Bobby Clarke

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Bobby Clarke Vital Stats

Mahalo's Guide to the Philadelphia Flyers
- Hockey Hall of Fame: Career Stats
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 176
- Years Pro: 15

Bobby Clarke Timeline

August 13, 1949: Born
1969: Drafted in the second round by the Philadelphia Flyers
1972: Won preserverance and sportsmanship Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy
1973: Wins league MVP Hart Memorial Trophy
1974: Leads Flyers to the Stanley Cup championship
1975: Leads the Flyers to a second consecutive Stanley Cup championship
1975: Wins a second MVP Hart Memorial Trophy
1976: Wins second consecutive and third overall Hart Memorial Trophy
1983: Wins best defensive forward Frank Selke Trophy
1984: Retires as active and the Flyers retire his #16 jersey
1984: Named Philadelphia Flyers General Manager
1990: Named General Manager of the Minnesota North Stars
1992: Named General Manger of the Florida Panthers
1994: Named General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2nd time
1998: General manager for Team Canada
2006: Resigns as GM of Flyers and becomes Senior Vice President

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Guide Note

Former professional hockey player Bobby Clarke is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and is currently serving as the Senior VP of the Philadelphia Flyers.

Early Career

Clarke began playing hockey at a very young age, first joining the Flin Flon Bombers for junior hockey in 1967. In 1969 he was drafted 17th overall in the NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Professional Career

Following the 1969 draft, Clarke began a 15 year career in the NHL with the Flyers. His first few years in the NHL were rough, as he was a diabetic and had diabetic seizures prior to a couple games. Following the 1971-72 season, Clarke was awarded the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy, for his dedication, perseverance and sportsmanship. The following season he won his first of three Hart Trophies, for the Most Valuable Player in the NHL.

Championship Years

Clarke, with the Flyers won the Stanley Cup Championship in 1974 and 1975. Following the 1974 season, Clarke was also selected for the Lester B. Pearson Award, given to the league MVP as voted on by the players.

Life Off the Ice

After his retirement from the NHL in 1984, Clarke served as the general manager for the Flyers, Minnesota North Stars and Florida Panthers over the next 22 seasons. He was also inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987. In 1994 Clarke returned to the Flyers, where he served as their general manager for a second time until resigning in 2006. He was appointed the Vice President of the Philadelphia Flyers in 2006, which he still serves as in 2008.

Fast Facts

Born: August 13, 1949
Position: Center
Nationality: Canada
1987: Hall of Fame

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