Bill Barber Hall of Fame NHL

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Bill Barber

Inducted:
1990

Bill Barber NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)

Born:
July 11, 1952
Callander, Ontario, Canada

Position:
Left Wing
Coach

College:
Kitchener Rangers

Bill Barber was a cornerstone of the Philadelphia Flyers during their golden era in the 1970s. A consistent left winger with scoring touch and leadership, Barber spent his entire 12-season NHL career with the Flyers. Known for his lethal shot, two-way play, and hockey IQ, he was a key contributor to Philadelphia's back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in 1974 and 1975. Barber formed a dominant line with Bobby Clarke and Reggie Leach, helping the Flyers become a powerhouse.

He topped 40 goals in five seasons and reached 50 goals in 1975–76. Even after chronic knee injuries ended his career early in 1984, he retired as the Flyers' all-time leading goal scorer at the time. Post-retirement, Barber served the organization in coaching and front-office roles, reinforcing his legacy as a Flyer for life. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990.

Barber's Awards and Honors

  • Stanley Cup Champion (1974, 1975)
  • NHL First All-Star Team (1976, 1981)
  • NHL Second All-Star Team (1979, 1982)
  • Canada Cup Gold Medalist (1976)
  • Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (1990)
  • Flyers Hall of Fame Inductee
  • Flyers all-time leader in goals at retirement

NHL Records

  • First Flyers player to score 50 goals in a season (1975–76)
  • At retirement, held the Flyers franchise record for career goals (420)
  • First Flyers draft pick to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Ranks top 3 in Flyers history in goals, points, and power-play goals
  • Recorded five consecutive 40+ goal seasons

    NHL Teams

    As Player:
    Philadelphia Flyers (1972-1984)
    As Coach:
    Philadelphia Flyers (2000-2002)
    National Team:
    Canada (1976, 1982)

    NHL Draft:
    7th overall, 1972
    Philadelphia Flyers

    Number Worn:
    7

    NHL Stats

    Games Played:
    903
    Goals:
    420
    Assists:
    463
    Points:
    883
    Penalty Minutes:
    623
    Playoffs Games:
    129
    Playoff Points:
    108 (53 G, 55 A)
    Game Managed(as coach):
    136
    Win/Lose:
    73-40