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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.
15 Interesting Facts About Larry Robinson
Larry Robinson was a Hall of Fame defenceman who won six Stanley Cups as a player with the Montreal Canadiens and later added four more as a coach or executive.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#19
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He won the Stanley Cup six times as a player with the Montreal Canadiens.
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His jersey number 19 was retired by the Montreal Canadiens.
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He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy twice as the league's most outstanding defenceman.
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He holds the NHL career record for plus-minus rating with +730.
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He was nicknamed "Big Bird" in part for his size.
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He played 20 seasons in the NHL, 17 with the Canadiens and three with the Kings.
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He recorded 958 regular-season points, a remarkable achievement for a defenceman.
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He also won the Stanley Cup as a coach or assistant coach, bringing his total to ten times his name appears on the Cup.
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He achieved a +120 plus-minus rating in the 1976–77 season, second only to Bobby Orr's record.
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He was the first interim head coach in NHL history to guide a team to the Stanley Cup.
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He was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.
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He spent his first two professional seasons with the Nova Scotia Voyageurs of the AHL.
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He co-founded the Montreal Polo Club with former teammate Steve Shutt.
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He became involved in thoroughbred horse racing and had a horse win the 1990 Monrovia Handicap.
About Larry Robinson
Larry Robinson was a dominant, highly mobile defenceman known for his size and strength, nicknamed "Big Bird." He played 20 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Montreal Canadiens, winning six Stanley Cups and two Norris Trophies. After retiring as a player, he transitioned to a successful coaching career, adding four more Stanley Cups to his impressive resume.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion (Player)
1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1986
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
1976-77, 1979-80
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Conn Smythe Trophy
1978
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1995
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One of 100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Larry Robinson.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 19
Status: Retired
Age: 74 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
Born: Winchester, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 207
Assists: 751
Points: 958
Teams: 6
Drafted: 1971
Round: 2nd
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Brockville Braves Ottawa M&W Rangers Kitchener Rangers Nova Scotia Voyageurs Montreal Canadiens Los Angeles Kings
Larry Robinson played for 6 different teams during his 20 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1971.