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ELECTIONS: 1952
Dit Clapper was a near-unanimous selection as the first NHL player to participate in 20 different seasons was selected on 17 ballots. Also elected, as a builder, was Percy LeSueur. Despite a stellar career as the goaltender for the Silver Seven of Ottawa, LeSueur's greatest contributions came off the ice. He invented goal nets, and was a long-time manager, executive and referee at various levels in hockey. HONOURED MEMBERS:
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Here is how the final voting went:
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The
1952 election was a yawner, as these things go. Eighteen members
cast votes, which then meant 14 were needed for election.