On this day in 1959, Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a face mask during an NHL game.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1959, Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a face mask during an NHL game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1959, Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a face mask during an NHL game.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Canadian goalie Jacques Plante dons the first hockey mask - November 1st, 1959

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

Share Canadian goalie Jacques Plante dons the first hockey mask - November 1st, 1959

Sign up to save your podcasts

Canadian goalie Jacques Plante dons the first hockey mask - November 1st, 1959

Canadian goalie Jacques Plante dons the first hockey mask - November 1st, 1959