Billy Smith Memorabilia & Collectibles

 

 

Generally known as one of the best goalies in 1970 and early 1980s, Billy Smith has played with the Los Angeles Kings and also with the New York Islanders. Born in Perth, Ontario in December 12, 1950, Smith is well known for winning Stanley Cups.

 

When Smith had played with the Kings, he successfully won the Calder Cup for Springfield in the year 1971. The New York Islanders then drafted him during the NHL Expansion Draft in 1972. During the 1974 season, he was able to lead the Islanders to the very fist playoff appearance. It was in 1982 when Smith had successfully won the Vezina Trophy and also the William M. Jennings Trophy in 1983. He had incredibly helped his team in winning four successive Stanley Cups, reaching the finals five times, and winning a record 19 successive playoff series. The Billy Smith autographed NY Islanders puck was then made as a treasured item. It was in the 1983 Stanley Cup finals when Smith had remarkably won the Conn Smythe Trophy being the Most Valuable Player in the playoffs.

 

He decided to retire in 1989 and Smith was noted as the last original Islander that still plays for the team. He was the number 80 on the list of 100 Greatest Hockey Players by The Hockey News in the year 1998 and making the Billy Smith autographed NY Islanders puck, his significant item. Later in 1993, Smith was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

 

Be the first among your neighborhood to own the treasured sports items of Smith like the Billy Smith autographed NY Islanders puck, autographed Mylec white goalie mask, and memorable photos which can be purchased in Sportsmemorabilia.com. Common typographical errors of his name are Bely Smithe, Billie Smitthe, Bilie Smeth, Billy Snithe, Bille Slith, Billies Smit, and Bill Smithes.