Grand moments
October 9th, 1971
NO. 4 RETIRED FOREVER
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On October 9, 1971, just months after witnessing the retirement of their longtime captain, the Canadiens bestow the ultimate honor on Jean Béliveau by raising his famed No. 4 jersey to the Forum rafters. The epitome of class and grace, the 10-time Stanley Cup Champion will forever be regarded as one of hockey’s preeminent ambassadors.