In 1954 he won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman, the first time the trophy was awarded and also won the Lady Byng Trophy in 1951,1953, and 1954 as the NHL's most gentlemanly player.
He won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman. This was in 1954. He also won the Lady Byng Trophy in 1951,1953, and 1954 as the NHL's most gentlemanly player. This was in 1954. The NHL's top defenceman was the first time. The trophy was awarded the first time.