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Inducted 1965.
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Born 25 September 1894
Ottawa, Ontario.
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Died 12 November 1976.
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Played 18 professional seasons
from 1912 to 1930.
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Nearly 30 years before Plante's innovative goalie mask, Benedict returned to action a few weeks later with a protective cover over his nose. Unfortunately it obscured his vision on low shots and he was forced to abandon the NHL's first facemask.
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