Clark Gillies
15 Interesting Facts
A power forward and Hall of Famer, Clark Gillies was an essential pillar of the New York Islanders dynasty, winning four straight Stanley Cups from 1980 to 1983.
He won four consecutive Stanley Cup championships with the New York Islanders between 1980 and 1983.
He was a key member of the famous 'Trio Grande' forward line alongside Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier.
He served as the captain of the New York Islanders from 1977 until 1979 before stepping aside for Denis Potvin.
He recorded four consecutive 30-goal seasons between 1975–76 and 1978–79.
His uniform number 9 was officially retired by the New York Islanders on December 7, 1996.
He earned the nickname 'Jethro' from teammate Ed Westfall, inspired by a character on the television show The Beverly Hillbillies.
After winning his first Stanley Cup in 1980, he famously allowed his German Shepherd to eat out of the trophy.
He established his physical reputation during his rookie postseason by defeating well-known enforcer Dave Schultz in a fight.
He was selected fourth overall in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft as well as 37th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the WHA draft.
He represented his country in international competition at the 1981 Canada Cup, scoring seven points in seven games.
He played three years of minor league baseball in Covington, Virginia, as a catcher and first baseman for the Houston Astros organization before committing to hockey full-time.
He won the Memorial Cup with the Regina Pats in 1974 as Canadian major junior hockey champions.
While playing for the Buffalo Sabres during the final seasons of his career, he wore jersey numbers 39 and 90.
During minor league baseball in 1972, he platooned at first base with his future Stanley Cup-winning teammate Bob Bourne.
He accumulated 570 penalty minutes over 201 games during his junior hockey career in the Western Canada Hockey League.
About Clark Gillies
Clark Gillies was a powerhouse left wing who anchored the top line for the New York Islanders dynasty during their four consecutive Stanley Cup championship runs from 1980 to 1983. Playing on the famous 'Trio Grande' line alongside Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier, he combined toughness with clutch scoring capability. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002, his legacy remains tied to his selfless leadership and impactful physical game.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
1980
Stanley Cup Champion
1981
Stanley Cup Champion
1982
Stanley Cup Champion
1983
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2002
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Teams & Career
Clark Gillies played for 2 different teams during his 14 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New York Islanders in 1974.