Who gave the Hart Trophy to the NHL?
Q: Who gave the Hart Trophy to the NHL?
A: Dr. David Hart, father of NHL coach and manager Cecil Hart, gave the Hart Trophy to the NHL.
Q: When was it first awarded?
A: The Hart Trophy was first awarded in 1924.
Q: Who has won the most Hart Trophies?
A: Wayne Gretzky has won the most Hart Trophies with nine.
Q: Who is second for most wins?
A: Gordie Howe is second for most wins with six.
Q: How many players have won three times each?
A: Four players have won three times each; Howie Morenz, Bobby Orr, Bobby Clarke, and Mario Lemieux.
Q: What was the closest vote for the trophy?
A: The closest vote for the trophy was in 2002 when Jose Theodore and Jarome Iginla tied; Theodore won because he had more first-place votes.
Q: In what year did Chris Pronger win by one point over Jaromir Jagr?
A: Chris Pronger won by one point over Jaromir Jagr in 1999.
