Carl Mattson - Class of 2012

(Hancock/Pelkie)

A member of the Detroit Red Wings' Hall of Fame, Carl Mattson was the team's head trainer (1947-58) and assistant trainer (1935-47), retiring with the longest tenure in the team's history. He was also the visiting team's locker room attendant (1929-35). During his time tending to some of the NHL's top players, the Red Wings reached the Stanley Cup finals 13 times, winning seven titles. He died in 1985.