Joseph Henri Richard (born February 29, 1936) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played centre with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1955 to 1975.
He is the brother of Canadiens legend and fellow Hockey Hall of Famer Maurice Richard.
Fifteen years younger and three inches shorter, he was given the nickname "The Pocket Rocket".
In 2017 Richard was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.