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Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time Stanley Cup winner Bob Pulford has died. Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday. He was 89.
Pulford, whose cause of death was not immediately released, was a key member of the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup-winning teams in 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1967.
“We mourn the passing of Bob Pulford, one of the greatest players in Maple Leafs history. A tireless competitor and respected leader, Bob wore the blue and white with pride and left an indelible mark on the club's history,” the Maple Leafs said in a statement.
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Bob Pulford poses for a portrait at the 2011 Lester Patrick Awards at St. Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 26, 2011. (Adam Boettcher/Getty Images)
“Only ten players in Maple Leafs history have scored more goals than Bob, and his influence extended far beyond the scoresheet. Known for his intelligence, tenacity and vision, Bob played a vital role in the 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1967 Stanley Cup championships, including scoring in Game 3 of double overtime in the 1967 Final. Honorary Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and Named The legacy of Bob Pulford, one of the 100 greatest Maple Leafs during the club's Centennial Season, is forever woven into the fabric of this franchise.”
Pulford played 14 seasons with the Maple Leafs and scored 251 goals and 312 assists in 947 games in Toronto. He was exchanged for Los Angeles Kings in 1970 and spent two seasons with them.
Toronto Maple Leaf alumnus Bob Pulford greets fans during the NHL Alumni's Keith Magnuson Man of the Year celebration at Thursday's NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario on February 1, 2024. (John E. Sokolowski/USA Today Sports)
During his playing career, Pulford scored 281 goals and 362 assists in 1,079 games. After his retirement, he was named coach of the Kings. He won the Jack Adams Award as NHL Coach of the Year in 1975 as the Kings set a franchise record with 105 points, which was matched in the 2024–25 season.
After his time with the Kings, he spent time with Chicago Blackhawks as head coach and general manager.
“Bob Pulford left an indelible mark on the game,” commissioner Gary Bettman said, according to the release. NHL.com. “During a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, he was one of only three men to play in the NHL, served as president of the NHL Players Union, and coached and served as a general manager in the league.
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Bob Pulford and Red Kelly, 1963 Stanley Cup champions, take the ice during the team's 50th anniversary ceremony prior to an NHL game at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on February 16, 2013. (Abelimages/Getty Images)
“Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a player who won four Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs over a 16-season career, Bob had an equally impressive post-playing career as a coach, general manager and executive with the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks.”
“Bob became a friend, advisor and confidant to me – especially during my early years as commissioner – and I had the utmost respect for him and all he gave to the game. Our sincere condolences go out to his wife Roslyn and his children and grandchildren.”
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