Bower earned the Vezina Trophy twice, first in the 1960‑61 season and again in 1964‑65, sharing the latter honor with Sawchuk. Decades later, in 2017, he was recognized as one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players as part of the league’s centennial celebrations. This piece revisits his award‑winning career and lasting legacy in hockey history.

Bower twice added the Vezina Trophy to his laurels, in 1960-61 and 1964-65, the latter shared with Sawchuk, and in 2017 was voted among the 100 Greatest NHL Players for the League’s Centennial ...