Ralph Backstrom (full name: Ralph Backstrom; no nicknames) played center from 1957 until 1973 for the Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Black Hawks. He played for the Canadies from 1957 - 1971, Kings from 1971 - 1973 and Black Hawks in 1973. Over 17 seasons, he played 1032 games, scored 278 goals, and made 361 assists. Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario on September 18, 1937, Backstrom stands 5-10 and weighs 165 lbs.