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He was a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning back-to-back titles in 1962 and 1963.
15 Interesting Facts About Bob Nevin
Bob Nevin was a two-time Stanley Cup champion and veteran NHL right wing who scored over 300 goals across an 18-year major league career.
Position
Right Wing
Jersey
#11
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He was one of the first players in National Hockey League history to wear contact lenses on the ice.
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He finished second in Calder Memorial Trophy voting as a rookie in 1961, behind teammate Dave Keon.
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He was traded to New York in 1964 as part of a major deal involving Andy Bathgate and Don McKenney.
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He played 1,128 regular season games in the NHL, recording 307 goals and 419 assists.
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He scored 21 goals during his official rookie NHL season in 1960–61.
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Play was famously delayed during a 1962 game against Chicago when he lost one of his contact lenses on the ice.
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He posted a career-best 72 points during the 1974–75 season while playing for Los Angeles.
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He played alongside famous linemates Red Kelly and Frank Mahovlich while in Toronto.
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He helped lead Los Angeles to a then-franchise record 105 points during the 1974–75 campaign.
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He finished his professional hockey career playing 13 games in the World Hockey Association.
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His playing career officially ended after suffering a broken collarbone while playing in the WHA.
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He was ranked 51st all-time among New York Rangers players in the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats.
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His daughter, Brooke, became a professional actress.
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He played a single game for the Rochester Americans in the AHL during the 1956–57 season before making his NHL debut.
About Bob Nevin
Bob Nevin was a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing who played 18 seasons in the NHL, winning two Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1962 and 1963. He went on to play seven seasons with the New York Rangers before enjoying late-career success with the Los Angeles Kings. Across 1,128 NHL games, he scored 307 goals and registered 726 points.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1961-62
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Stanley Cup Champion
1962-63
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Calder Memorial Trophy Runner-up
1960-61
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bob Nevin.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right Wing
Jersey #: 11
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: Timmins, Ontario
Died: 9/21/2020
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 307
Assists: 419
Points: 726
Teams: 5
Teams & Career
Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers Minnesota North Stars Los Angeles Kings Edmonton Oilers
Bob Nevin played for 5 different teams during his 19 seasons career.