Funeral of Maurice "The Rocket" Richard - News Coverage (2000)

Maurice "The Rocket" Richard is considered one of the greatest hockey players of all time: an NHL legend, an icon of Canadian sports and a cultural hero in his native Quebec where he lead the beloved Montreal Canadiens to eight Stanley Cups. His state funeral on May 31, 2000 drew a host of dignitaries and thousands into the streets of Montreal. The CBC's The National lead its newscast that night with these two reports on the funeral.

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