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He played his entire 15-year NHL career with one franchise, the Philadelphia Flyers.
15 Interesting Facts About Bobby Clarke
Bobby Clarke was a legendary Canadian center who captained the Philadelphia Flyers to two Stanley Cups and was a three-time Hart Trophy winner, defying type 1 diabetes throughout his Hall of Fame career.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#16
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
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He captained his team to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975.
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987.
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He won the Hart Memorial Trophy three times as the league's most valuable player.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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His jersey number 16 was retired by his NHL team on November 15, 1984.
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He won a gold medal as captain of Team Canada at the 1976 Canada Cup.
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He holds the franchise record for most career regular season assists with 852.
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He was the first player from an expansion team to score more than 100 points in a season.
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He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes around the age of 12 or 13, leading some NHL teams to fear he couldn't play professionally.
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He won the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 1983 as the league's best defensive forward.
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He recorded his 1000th career point on a blood-stained jersey after returning to the ice following a slapshot to the face.
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He was the youngest captain in NHL history at age 23 when he first assumed the role for his team.
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His team, while he was a playing assistant coach, achieved the longest undefeated streak in North American professional sports history with 35 games.
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His career plus-minus rating of +507 is the 5th highest all-time in the NHL.
About Bobby Clarke
A true legend of the game, he played his entire 15-year NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers, captaining them to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. Despite battling type 1 diabetes, he became a three-time Hart Trophy winner and a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, known for his relentless two-way play and leadership.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1974
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Stanley Cup Champion
1975
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Three-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner
1973, 1975, 1976
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1987
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Canada Cup Gold Medal
1976
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Bobby Clarke.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 16
Status: Retired
Age: 76 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight: 176 lbs (80 kg)
Born: Flin Flon, Manitoba
Career Stats
Seasons: 15
Goals: 358
Assists: 852
Points: 1210
Teams: 2
Drafted: 1969
Round: 2nd
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Flin Flon Bombers Philadelphia Flyers
Bobby Clarke played for 2 different teams during his 15 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1969.