Bobby Clarke
Ice hockey player and manager, Cup champion
Born
August 13th, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1949, this Canadian ice hockey player played for the Philadelphia Flyers from 1969 to 1984. As a center, contributed to the team winning the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975. After retiring as a player, served as the Flyers' general manager and later was involved in team management roles. Received numerous accolades during playing career, including the Hart Memorial Trophy awarded to the league's most valuable player.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1974 and 1975
Received the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1973
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987
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