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Bob Pulford has won 4 Stanley Cups as a player. 400 Kipling Ave. Bob Pulford, Canadian ice hockey player-coach. ''He`s great,'' said Hawk defenseman Jack O`Callahan. Picking up where he left off Sunday against the Boston Bruins, when he was chosen the No. The Penguins haven`t won since Jan. 19, when they rallied to upend the Hawks 5-4. He knows that. : 881138911RR0001 | Design: Brent Bailey, Etobicoke Sports Hall Of Fame Facebook Feed. Murray talked more about Lemieux than his own derring-do. Lemieux set up the Penguins` first goal by fellow rookie Warren Young and scored their second and third goals. Imagine if Smith had won the internal war with Pulford and Sutter. The Leafs traded him to the Los Angeles Kings on September 3, 1970, where he played two seasons and retired as a player in 1972. They were debating over three players, Smith says. He says he almost got fired for the pick. But the Hawks aren`t in a playoff situation. Before that, he was the sports editor of the Post-Tribune of Northwest Indiana. The 5x All-Star retired in 1972 with 281 goals and 642 points. Would the Blackhawks have gotten bad enough to draft Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane? At the time he left the bench for good, only Billy Reay had won more regular season games for the Hawks. Today, he plays a key role as Alternate Governor for the team and sitting on the advisory committee to league ownership. Would they have taken other players, anyway? Dan Tempest (1956-57) FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR ''You`ve really got to watch him. Bob Pulford finished with 281 regular season goals and 362 assists for 643 points in 1,079 games. Transaction information may be incomplete. A longtime team source says Pulford. Today; Tomorrow; In pre-draft discussions, Blackhawks director of player development Marshall Johnston and western scout Bruce Franklin were at odds over Big Buff. But the Blackhawks saw the bigger picture and hoped the lack of speed would scare away other teams so hed fall to them. There was a lot of controversy behind this pick, Smith says. Read full biography, Yes, Bob Pulford is still alive Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Thats when I realized I was in a business where you can be part of a group that does some really good things, but youre not going to be there when things finally work out, he says. But at No. Pulford was named NHL Coach of the Year.. ''He`s going to be a great player in a few years,'' he said. The Black Hawks continued to make up for lost time Thursday night to the dismay of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the delight of a crowd of 15,628 in the Stadium. Bob Pulford was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a Player in 1991. Pulford, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Toronto Maple Leafs, played the last two seasons of his career with the Kings and became their coach on June 7, 1972. After five successful seasons in L.A., Pulford joined the Chicago Blackhawks as Head Coach and General Manager. Bob Pulford. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Pulford and his wife, Roslyn, served as foster parents to Wandamae Lombardi. Like how Bob Murray was . Cooke however, often meddled in player personnel matters, and in the mid-1970s, reverted to his old habits of trading promising young players and draft picks for veteran, past their prime former stars. He moved up to the Maple Leafs for the 195657 season and remained with the team for 14 seasons wearing jersey number 20. There were a few holdovers from his time in Chicago. e.g. He was in the TV booth that year; he didnt even work for the team. We had great teams. But youre not going to see the Chicago Blackhawks mention my name, because then you have to go back and ask why they fired me. Coincidentally, her husband was in the Los Angeles area this weekend scouting for the Philadelphia Flyers. Day . Pulford, a favorite of Bill Wirtz, was famously loyal to his guys, and famously contentious with countless others, from Smith to Mike Keenan to Bobby Hull. He left the Kings after the 1976-77 season to become general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks. Yaremchuk seems certain to remain on the roster. When push comes to shove, we know we can win it.''. Igor Korolev wasnt re-signed and left for Russia. Less than four months after the Blackhawks fired Smith, star center Alex Zhamnov was traded to Philadelphia and Ville Nieminen was sent to Calgary. / Los Angeles Kings. So that got added to the fact that I wouldnt do what he told me to do. Michael Jackson, 1965-05-23, December or 1981. Pulford wanted to become General Manager as well as coach, or at least have a bigger role in player personnel decisions. In 1967 Pulford was elected the first president of the National Hockey League Players' Association. From 1956 on when his playing career began, he collected 643 points (281 goals, 362 assists) in 1,079 games. We outdrew the Lakers in those days, said Pulford, who will be 75 later this month and splits his time between Chicago and Florida. Mark Lazerus is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL. ''Secord (out since early December with a groin injury) will be back this weekend. He hired both Bowman and senior vice president of hockey ops Al MacIsaac. He also found time to graduate from McMaster University. But Pulford soon will have to make a decision regarding Frawley. Now Bill Lesuk always had final say. There are no sure things in the later rounds of the NHL draft. Pulford played junior hockey for the Toronto Marlboros for three seasons from 1953 to 1956, winning two Memorial Cups under coach Turk Broda. Smith was the Blackhawks general manager from September 2001 through October 2003, and the manager of hockey operations for the 2000-01 season. In 2012, Pulford was honoured by the Kings in a pregame ceremony; the team wore their purple and gold 1970s throwback uniforms in the game following this ceremony. But he says he was constantly being threatened with dismissal. When I came in, I completely changed their approach to scouting.. He also led the Kings to their first playoff series wins since 1969 when they defeated the Atlanta Flames in the first round of both the 1976 and 1977 NHL playoffs. It's also available for football, basketball and baseball. Bob Pulford weighed 188 lbs (85 kg) when playing. ''Fortunately, we`re getting the confidence to win the tight ones. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The Chicago team got destroyed after I left, just like the Winnipeg team (he spent 14 years in the Jets organization, including six as GM) got destroyed after I left, he says. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Its too cold to get them set up yet, though.. He left the Kings after the 1976-77 season to become general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks. lakings.com is the official Web site of the Los Angeles Kings. Now, Smith calls this a grapevine thing, so take it with a grain of salt. He's a labor lawyer, so he knows the [collective bargaining agreement]. Helene Elliott joined the Los Angeles Times sports department in 1989. A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? We present them here for purely educational purposes. 14. ''Tonight we were fortunate,'' continued Pulford. The Blackhawks had no third- or fourth-round picks in that 2003 draft, so the two they had in the second round would be crucial. At one time, I was told by Bob Pulford, If you draft this particular player, youll be fired by the end of this weekend.. O`Callahan`s goal was insurance for Bannerman at the time, staking him to a 5-3 lead. So how did I feel in 2010? Should the rookie be sent back to the Hawks` Milwaukee farm team when left wings Al Secord and Darryl Sutter come off the disabled list? Previous expatriate in Poland now living in England. "There are people who can draw a line between business and family," she said. Tallon gets the lions share of credit for building the 2010 juggernaut; he was the Blackhawks director of player personnel from 1998-2002, and assistant general manager from 2003-05, when he succeeded Pulford as GM. In a statement released with the news, Pulford said the decision came down to Smiths tumultuous relationship with head coach Brian Sutter. If all of a sudden you hear the Blackhawks say, Mike Smith did a hell of a job, isnt your first question as a journalist, Then whyd you fire him? Theyre not going to want to answer that question.. He later served as head coach of the Kings before spending 30 years with the Chicago Blackhawks as a coach and general manager. He excels on the power play and that's a huge part of the game now. Pulford played an extensive role in developing the National Hockey Leagues early collective bargaining agreements. Web Site: etobicokesports.ca, Inductees Pulford and his wife, Roslyn, took Wandamae into their home after her parents died. In 2002, Smith drafted an undersized defenseman named Duncan Keith. I dont know how I felt. Bob Pulford Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com Bob Pulford Forward Born Mar 31 1936 -- Newton Robinson, ONT [87 yrs. "The Pulfords are a family that I love dearly," she said. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. Why is Frank McCourt really pushing this? Or has the inexorable march of time simply blurred memories of fans and front offices alike? When you get down to the seventh, eighth, ninth round, theyre all maybes, Smith says. Smith is a farmer now and hes spending the pandemic alongside his wife, Phoebe Cole-Smith, working their land in Weston, Conn. Hockey was his past life, and even then, it never was his whole life. They edged the Penguins 5-4 to score their fourth straight one-goal victory since Pulford, the team`s general manager, gave coach Orval Tessier a pink slip that wasn`t a Valentine and assumed command as interim coach. "We really haven't had a chance to talk about it yet," she said. And come on, whos got time to be bitter when theres some sweet, sweet honey on the way? Do you know who Mike Smith is? Have you ever heard the name, or is it just another one swallowed up by the murky fog of the Blackhawks dark ages, between the Roenick/Amonte and the Toews/Kane eras? He says it all calmly, matter-of-factly, dispassionately. Smith says he received a few nice calls from former coworkers. Special Olympics Scholarships, Copyright 2022 Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame | Charitable Registration No. But thats the business I was in. Robert Jesse Pulford (born March 31, 1936) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey . Hell, you already can. Pulford is less of a coach, and more of a guy they put on the bench because someone has to be there. Enter Search Term. Dean Lombardi took the scouting job at the start of this season, and Wandamae Lombardi said he's enjoying just evaluating players and not worrying about budgets and other GM duties. Robert Jesse Pulford is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. When he retired as a player, Pulford became Head Coach with the Los Angeles Kings. She said all the players took her husband out for a farewell that lasted into the morning. It helped that the Hawks were playing one of the dullest teams in the National Hockey League--at least in terms of its record. Bob Pulford is a 87 years old Canadian ice hockey player-coach from Newton Robinson. Birthday: March 31, 1936. Pulford and his family lived on King St. in Weston, Ontario from 1940 to 1950, and he attended Memorial School prior to the family move to rural Ontario. How the hell do you do that? And he was a nonstop nemesis for goalie Murray Bannerman and those Hawks entrusted with the responsibility of shadowing the elusive and resourceful rookie. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Hawks didn`t lead until 14 seconds remained in the second period, when Murray scored off a dandy feed from Fraser to make the score 4-3. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The only thing that stopped him was the 2004-05 lockout, as the trade market was frozen for an entire year. ), At Willie Nelson 90, country, rock and rap stars pay tribute, but Willie and Trigger steal the show, Plaschke: Lakers live up to their legacy with a close-out win for the ages. Blackhawks General Manager Bob Pulford was eager to have him back:"His point production was right up there with the best defensemen. ''He`s going to make some of the other guys work harder for their jobs. ''Troy Murray, Curt Fraser and Ed Olczyk were charging the net and I thought maybe one of them could get the rebound.''. With the series tied 11, Pulford scored the overtime game winner in game 3 of the 1967 Stanley Cup Finals against the Montreal Canadiens. But through Smiths eyes, history was repeating itself. ''He has the size (6 feet 4 inches, 200 pounds), the hockey sense and he`s great with the puck. When youre picking 14th, you have to have a group of players youre willing to select. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. "He's got to find himself a wife that'll help him, actually almost dedicate her life to him being a success," he told ESPN. Data Provided By Bob Pulford has excelled at every aspect of hockey: Player, Coach, and General Manager. Try a week on us. Bob Pulford was born in NewtonRobinson, Canada. So he gets the puck, he spins and one-times it across to the far blue line on the stick of a winger. (Christopher Hanewinckel / USA Today). She said Dean was still "spent" emotionally after being fired from San Jose last March. I was being internally criticized by the person I worked for, for having the two worst drafts in the history of the organization. Right now he`s all offense, and that`s the way it should be. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. On October 11, 2007, Pulford was named an officer with the Wirtz Corporation, parent company of the Blackhawks, and is no longer part of the day-to-day management of the Blackhawks. Theyre a good team.. The Kings 40-25-5 record proves hes right and not simply biased because his daughter, Wandamae, is married to the Kings general manager, Dean Lombardi. Robert Jesse "Bob" Pulford (born March 31, 1936 in Newton Robinson, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional centre who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. Strong NHL career with Leafs and Kings evolved into management and coaching success that led to a HHOF induction Do you have a blog? Sgt. The Kings will honor Pulford in an on-ice ceremony Saturday at Staples Center before their game against the Ducks. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. "Without Bob, I don't think I would have been mentored the way I was.". Thats how long it went on. Back in 2003, there were nine rounds. Part of the word on him was he had slow feet, Smith says. There was another rookie front and center in the game, Hawk right wing Dan Frawley, the 204th pick overall in the 1980 draft. ''I think Frawley has played very well,'' Pulford said. Two nights before the 2002 draft, Smiths hand-picked director of amateur scouting, Bill Lesuk, said he wanted to draft a scrawny Michigan State freshman named Duncan Keith in the second round. Would things have gone as well had Smith stayed on as GM, rather than Tallon? He hated the players and the players hated him. Occupation: Actor, Novelist Nationality: England Executive summary: Quint in Jaws Father: Thomas Shaw Mother: Doreen Wife: Jennifer Bourke (m. 1952, div.) In his memory, Smith claims that there were 10 or 12 players on the 2009-10 Blackhawks that were taken during his four drafts. Pulford said he and his wife, Roslyn, usually visit Southern California once a season to catch up with their daughter and son-in-law. Join Facebook to connect with Bob Pulford and others you may know. Pulford scored 281 goals and 643 points over 16 seasons with the Maple Leafs and Kings. Maybe the unsolicited advice from golf hall-of-famer Gary Player sunk in. In seven seasons and 426 games as Hawks coach over three stints, Pulford won 182, lost 176, and tied 68. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month. , end time: 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z. Bob Pulford was trying to get me fired for a year and a half, Smith says. Bob Pulford. Bruce Boyd - Builder Thats just the way the sport is.. I had a chance to leave at one point, but I decided not to, because what kind of a leader would I be if I had left? I remember being cut to shreds when I took Teppo Numminen in Winnipeg.. This time it was O`Callahan who unexpectedly provided the impetus. An owner would call and theyd say, Dont hire this guy, hes a jerk, hes incompetent. I know the people there speak highly of me; John McDonough has told me that. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Most historical data provided by Dan Diamond and Associates. Athlete of the Month Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Byfuglien chased down a puck in the corner behind and to the left of the goalie, but as he was going down to retrieve the puck, he quickly glanced over his shoulder to see the play developing behind him. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Those two could play if we were going into a playoff game.''. Rich Hammond With sixty-three seconds left in the opening period, Terry dove to make his ninth save of the game and had Leaf Bob Pulford fall over his outstretched body. Subscribe to Stathead Hockey: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Hockey Reference Database. We always won the first round of the playoffs but basically played the Bruins every year in the second round and we went six or seven games every time. In his first season as GM, the Blackhawks made the playoffs for the first time in five years, and Smith was named Executive of the Year by The Sporting News. Robert Jesse Pulford(born March 31, 1936) is aCanadianformer professionalice hockeyforwardwho played for theToronto Maple LeafsandLos Angeles Kingsin theNational Hockey League. ''I didn`t realize Lemieux is as good as he is,'' said Pulford. Pulford played 14 seasons for the Maple Leafs winning 4 Stanley Cups and . His accomplishments earned him election into the Hockey Hall of Fame on June 21, 1991. Then, when you try to go at him, he dishes the puck off. Nobody felt crimped, apparently but then Imlach wasn't the boss any longer: he'd been fired as Leafs coach and GM three days earlier, within two minutes of the team's having been . "I had never seen anything like that before," she said. And youre going to be really criticized for taking him., Bill, were criticized no matter who we take, Smith said. She said she and her husband have tremendous respect for both Pulford and the Wirtz family. He won 4 Stanley Cups with the Leafs from 1962-67 and set career highs with 28 goals and 56 points in 1966. Last check: 1 year ago. If he starts worrying about defense, he won`t be the same player.''. He led the Blackhawks to a first place finish in the Division and was again named Coach of the Year. Twice he relinquished his coaching position to concentrate on management, only to assume it again in mid-season to revive a struggling Hawk team. Pulford left the Kings after the 197677 season after constant feuding with then owner Jack Kent Cooke. Wife: Mary Ure (actress, m. 1963, d. 3-Apr-1975) Wife: Virginia Jansen (m. 1976, until his death) Son: Ian Shaw TELEVISION The Buccaneers Capt. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The defense-oriented defenseman scored the deciding goal--and his fourth goal of the season--on a shot from the blue line 29 seconds into the final period. I dont get mentioned much because the Blackhawks make sure not to mention me, he says. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. How Palm Springs ran out Black and Latino families to build a fantasy for rich, white people, 17 SoCal hiking trails that are blooming with wildflowers (but probably not for long! And even when he was running NHL teams, he was into Native American art and old books, not just goals and assists. A longtime team source says Pulford was signing off on every move Smith made, a front-office dynamic that can only lead to tension. Several of her books have been shortlisted for awards, and many of her short stories have won or been highly commended in national competitions. Do you have a sports website? Geno Reda - Media Under Pulford the Blackhawks won eight division titles and made the Playoffs in 20 consecutive seasons. During his third stint as general manager, Pulford nominally doubled as head coach, demoting Lorne Molleken to an assistant. Humber College Scholarships Please enjoy a complimentary evening with great food, drink & company and meet the 2018 inductees: Hell grow.. Pulford said he and his wife, Roslyn, usually visit Southern California once a season to catch up. I want to be defined by who I am, not just as a hockey guy, he says. Then we`ll get Sutter and (defenseman) Keith Brown back. In 1967, he became the NHLs first Player Union President. Didnt feel wistful. Her husband said he`ll take as many as he can get. But those are some pretty good drafts when youre working in an environment where no matter what you do, youre being told youre going to get fired.. Its the only draft in Blackhawks history in which three future All-Stars were selected, and one of just two such drafts league-wide over the past three decades (Carolina, 2010), per Hockey-Reference. Year. Well, OK, not all the Blackhawks saw the bigger picture. He`s always in the openings. Pulford is now third, behind Reay and Joel Quenneville for most regular season games won as Hawk coach. But they always tried to come to a consensus at the draft table, where everyones in agreement that, yes, we should take this guy. Providing,Supporting & Developing Sport in Etobicoke See more, Our 2018 Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame Inductees And while hes not overly bitter, hes also not shy. Thats not me. Terry put his catching hand down on the ice in an attempt to keep his balance. Her husband said he`ll take as many as he can get. Smiths impact and legacy are undeniable. Do you include Smith in the never-ending debate between who deserves the most credit for the Blackhawks decade of dominance, or have you kept it strictly between current GM Stan Bowman and previous GM Dale Tallon, like most fans do? Those Blackhawks arent these Blackhawks. . Take him., Well, hes only 5-10, 165 pounds, Lesuk said. Chicago had a very poor history of drafting, mainly because they were terribly biased against anyone whos not from Canada. It turned out to be essential when John Chabot scored for the Penguins with 2 minutes 23 seconds left in the game. They won just 30 games in 2002-03 and just 20 games in 2003-04, so a roster shakeup was clearly justified. ''There`s not a game we go into that I don`t think we can win. Showing Editorial results for bob pulford. Lombardi said her husband was "assessing the situation" and that they would discuss the matter this weekend. But Pulford was in love with (former Blackhawks forward and coach) Darryl Sutter, and had to protect Brian. Another conspicuous contributor was second-year man Ken Yaremchuk. Robert Jesse Pulford (born March 31, 1936) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. And what about the players? Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkLazerus, Mike Smith hired Stan Bowman in 2000 as a special assistant for the Blackhawks. As coach of the Kings, he helped Los Angeles go from being one of the worst defensive and penalty killing teams in the NHL to one of the best. "He's a worker, 24/7. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. His son-in-law is Dean Lombardi, a former assistant general manager for the Minnesota North Stars, GM of the San Jose Sharks, and president and general manager of the Los Angeles Kings. Imagine a lot of things. Season Team; 1961-1962: Toronto Maple Leafs: 1962-1963: Toronto Maple Leafs: 1963-1964: Toronto Maple Leafs: 1966-1967: Toronto Maple Leafs: Bio Bob Pulford Bio. Its the last in the Kings Legend Night series and will feature players wearing replicas of the teams old Forum blue-and-gold uniforms. There was a huge problem with Brian Sutter and the players, both ways. He was promoted to senior vice president in 1990, but took on the general manager's duties again from 1992 to 1997, from 1999 to 2000, and from 2003 to 2005. Thats a significant stretch, as only Keith, Seabrook, Byfuglien and Adam Burish were Smith draft picks (Dave Bolland, Bryan Bickell, Jake Dowell and Troy Brouwer were all taken in 2004). Time Travel . Rod Toner H.V.H.A - Organization Bob Pulford stood next to the glass during the Kings morning skate Thursday at the Toyota Sports Center and marveled at what he was seeing. I don`t think there was a person in our dressing room who felt we were playing well.''. Following his playing days as a King, Bob became the head coach for Los Angeles from 1972-1977, then spent time in the Chicago Blackhawks . Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1991. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. , start time: 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z Theyre all so big, he said as players practiced at the El Segundo facility for Thursdays game against the St. Louis Blues at Staples Center. His legacy might be lost to younger Chicagoans who fell in love with the sport in the late 2000s, but someday youll be able to see it hanging from the rafters of the United Center. But the way Smith sees it, history is written by the winners. Its a fair question in a city with a gaping, decade-wide hole in its hockey memory. Bob Pulford`s wife, Roslyn, said her heart can`t take many more of these one-goal games. There were people I had hired who left good jobs to come there. Bob Pulford, Canadian ice hockey player-coach, National Hockey League Then, in 2003, he drafted a slow-footed defenseman named Brent Seabrook, a goalie named Corey Crawford and an overweight defenseman named Dustin Byfuglien. Thats the other part (of my relative anonymity), is Dale Tallon taking a lot of credit for these drafts, Smith says. LOS ANGELES There is no question, in the mind of at least one person, who the best candidate is to become the next general manager of the Blackhawks. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent.