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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990.
15 Interesting Facts About William Barber
A Hockey Hall of Fame winger and Philadelphia Flyers legend, Bill Barber won two Stanley Cups as a player and later excelled as an NHL coach and executive.
Position
Left wing, Forward
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He helped lead his team to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975.
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He played on the famous LCB line alongside Bobby Clarke and Reggie Leach.
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His jersey number 7 was retired by his franchise on October 7, 1990.
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He won the Jack Adams Award as NHL Coach of the Year for the 2000-01 season.
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He still holds his franchise's regular-season career scoring record with 420 goals.
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He shares the franchise record for career playoff goals with Rick MacLeish, both having scored 53.
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He was converted to the left wing position by legendary coach Fred Shero.
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He scored a famous goal for Team Canada in the 1976 Canada Cup final against Czechoslovakia to send the game into overtime.
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He was drafted seventh overall in the first round of the 1972 NHL draft.
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Before joining the NHL, he played 11 games in the AHL for the Richmond Robins.
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He won a Stanley Cup as an executive when he served as the director of player personnel for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004.
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He coached the Hershey Bears for a brief span of 16 games during the 1984-85 season.
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A sports complex was opened in his honour in his hometown of Callander, Ontario, on September 25, 2010.
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He played his final alumni game in January 2017 before a sold-out crowd of over 19,000 at the Wells Fargo Center.
About William Barber
A legendary left winger for the Philadelphia Flyers, he was a key member of the famous LCB line and helped the franchise win two consecutive Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. Over his twelve-season NHL career, he established himself as a well-rounded player capable of elite scoring and reliable defensive play. He later transitioned into coaching and executive roles, winning a Jack Adams Award and another Stanley Cup as an executive.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1974
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Stanley Cup Champion
1975
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Jack Adams Award
2001
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1990
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about William Barber.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing, Forward
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Age: 74 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Callander, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 12
Goals: 420
Assists: 463
Points: 883
Teams: 2
Drafted: 1972
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Richmond Robins Philadelphia Flyers
William Barber played for 2 different teams during his 12 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1972.