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“More Than a Game” – Black Sports Figures in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Photograph of P.K. Subban with the James Norris Memorial Trophy

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Photo couleur de P.K. Subban posant avec le trophée James-Norris

Photo couleur de P.K. Subban posant avec le trophée James-Norris

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LOOK

Look at this picture of P.K. Subban winning the Norris Trophy, awarded to a talented defensive player during a season of hockey. Do you know of any comparable trophies of distinction and excellence in other fields, like literature, or in other sports? 


THINK

Think about the experience of P.K. Subban winning the prestigious Norris Trophy. What thoughts and feelings do you think are connected to winning an award of this calibre?


DO

Read the entry on P.K. Subban in The Canadian Encyclopedia. Is there any information on Subban’s accomplishments, including his activism, that tell you more about his life and the impact he had on his community? 


Details

Date June 15, 2013
Object Origin Montréal
Materials
  • Photograph
INSTITUTION Getty Images
Credit / Object Number Tasos Katopodis, Getty Images

Historical Context

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  • This is a picture of P.K. Subban winning the Norris Trophy, awarded to a talented defensive player during a season of hockey. 
  • Although he is now retired from hockey, Subban continues to make an impact in his community through philanthropy.  
  • Subban received acclaim and was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross for his work as a positive role model and professional athlete making a difference in his community. 

  • This is a picture of P.K. Subban winning the Norris Trophy, awarded to a talented defensive player during a season of hockey. 
  • Although he is now retired from hockey, Subban continues to make an impact in his community through philanthropy.  
  • Subban received acclaim and was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross for his work as a positive role model and professional athlete making a difference in his community. 

Summary

  • This is a picture of P.K. Subban winning the Norris Trophy, awarded to a talented defensive player during a season of hockey. 
  • Although he is now retired from hockey, Subban continues to make an impact in his community through philanthropy.  
  • Subban received acclaim and was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross for his work as a positive role model and professional athlete making a difference in his community. 

Essential

This is a picture of P.K. Subban winning the Norris Trophy, awarded to a talented defensive player during a season of hockey. 

Although he is now retired from hockey, Subban continues to make an impact in his community through philanthropy.  

He is committed to raising millions of dollars for the Montréal Children’s Hospital Foundation to support families who struggle with extra costs related to their medical bills.  

Subban received acclaim and was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross for his work as a positive role model and professional athlete making a difference in his community.


In-Depth

This is a picture of P.K. Subban winning the Norris Trophy, awarded to a talented defensive player during a season of hockey. 

Although he is now retired from hockey, Subban continues to make an impact in his community through philanthropy.  

He is committed to raising millions of dollars for the Montréal Children’s Hospital Foundation to support families who struggle with extra costs connected to their medical bills.  

Subban received acclaim and was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross for his work as a positive role model and professional athlete making a difference in his community.  

He is a proud and respected hockey player and someone who seeks to improve the lives of others.


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