Boost
ABOUT
Slovak defender who became the tallest player to ever play in the NHL at 6'9". He won the Norris Trophy for the league's top defender in 2009 and helped the Boston Bruins win a Stanley Cup Championship in 2011.He was selected for his first NHL All-Star game in 2003 and in 2012, he was named captain of one of the All-Star teams.He shared a Stanley Cup victory in 2011 with MVP Tim Thomas.
BEFORE FAMEHe played in the American Hockey League and Western Hockey League before making his NHL debut with the New York Islanders in 1997.
PERSONAL LIFEHe married Tatiana Biskupicova in 2007; the couple has a daughter named Elliz.
FUN FACTSHockey player Zdeno Chara were born on Friday, birthstone is Aquamarine, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Snake, it is 73 days until Zdeno Chara next birthday.
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Jan. 04 1934
