1967 -Bruins Goalie Gerry Cheevers wears a mask for the first time in an NHL game.
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Vintage Hockey Jerseys.net - On the right is Gerry Cheevers familiar stitch mask. On the left is his visually stunning but rarely seen "B" mask which he only wore in practice. In