Whether it was scoring a goal from the opposite end of the ice, making an acrobatic save to prevent a score, or wielding his stick like a lumberjack as he protected his crease, Ron Hextall’s play in goal was always a sight to see.
From a rookie season capped by a Vezina Trophy and the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP and through two tours of duty with the Flyers, Hextall revolutionized the way goaltenders played in the National Hockey League while winning legions of fans en route.
“Hexy was probably the most competitive player we’ve ever had,” said Bob Clarke, considered the heart and soul of the Flyers by its fans, saluting Hextall on his induction into the Flyers Hall of Fame. “And a little crazy, too. But that was him – the combativeness, the competitiveness, the whole thing is what made him what he was.”
Ron Hextall: From Those Who Were There (Flyers) 
