Joseph Jean Arthur Béliveau , ( August 31 , 1931 -- December 2 , 2014 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played parts of 20 seasons with the National Hockey League 's ( NHL ) Montreal Canadiens from 1950 to 1971 .
Joseph Jean Arthur Béliveau , ( August 31 , 1931 -- December 2 , 2014 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player . He played parts of 20 seasons with the National Hockey League 's ( NHL ) Montreal Canadiens from 1950 to 1971 .