In 1944–45, the team won 38 games and lost only eight, and Richard was the focus of the media and fans as he attempted to be the first player in league history to score 50 goals in a 50-game season.
Na tempada 1944–45, o equipo gañou 38 partidos e perdeu só oito, e Richard era o foco dos medios de comunicación e seareiros cando tentou ser o primeiro xogador na historia da liga en conseguir 50 goles nunha tempada de 50 partidos.