Bob Plager

Hockey Player

Birthday March 11, 1943

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE Mar 24, 2021 (78)

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About

Former defenseman who played with the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers. While playing with the St. Louis Blues, he and his teammates made it to three straight Stanley Cup Finals from 1967-1970. 

Before Fame

He signed his professional contract in the NHL with the New York Rangers in 1964. 

Trivia

During the St. Louis Blues' inaugural season in 1967, he was traded there along with three other players. After that trade, he finished his career with the St. Louis Blues, filling roles as a player, coach and executive. 

Family Life

He was born in a hockey family. His father Gus worked for the Northern Ontario Hockey Association as a chief official.  His brothers, Bill and Barclay, also played in the NHL. In fact, they all played together with the St. Louis Blues from 1968 to 1972. 

Associated With

He coached Brett Hull on the St. Louis Blues in 1992.