Frank J. Selke

Hockey Coach

Birthday May 7, 1893

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE Jun 3, 1985 (92)

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About

Hall of Fame NHL general manager who led his teams to nine Stanley Cup wins.

Before Fame

At age 14, he managed his local hometown's hockey team.

Trivia

He drafted many future superstars while managing the Montreal Canadiens.

Family Life

His son, Frank Selke Jr., became the vice-president of the Canadian Sports Network.

Associated With

While in the Canadian league, he developed an extensive scout system that discovered future Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur.