Bobby Clarke
Inducted:
1987
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Born:
August 13, 1949
Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada
Position:
Center
College:
Flin Flon Bombers (1966-1969)
Bobby Clarke is remembered as one of the fiercest competitors and greatest leaders in NHL history. Playing his entire 15-season career with the Philadelphia Flyers, Clarke was the heart and soul of the franchise during its most successful era. Known for his relentless energy, two-way play, and unmatched determination, he captained the Flyers to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975. A skilled center with excellent vision, Clarke combined offensive creativity with defensive grit, making him one of the most complete players of his generation.
Despite being diagnosed with diabetes at a young age, he became a model of perseverance and inspiration throughout his career. Clarke recorded over 1,200 career points and became the first player in Flyers history to have his number retired. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987, Clarke’s legacy as a champion, leader, and icon of Philadelphia hockey remains everlasting.
Clarke's Awards and Records
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion (1974, 1975)
- 3× Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP: 1973, 1975, 1976)
- 4× NHL All-Star Team selection
- Lester B. Pearson Award (1973)
NHL Records
- First Philadelphia Flyers player to record 1,000 career points
- Most assists in a single season by a Flyer at the time
- Longest-serving captain in Flyers history (9 seasons)
NHL Teams:
Philadelphia Flyers (1969-1984)
National team:
Canada (1972,76,82)
NHL draft:
17th overall, 1969
Philadelphia Flyers
Number Worn:
16
NHL Stats
Seasons:
15 (1969–1984)
Games Played:
1,144
Goals:
358
Assists:
852
Points:
1,210
Penalty Minutes:
1,453
International:
Games Played:
26
Goals:
3
Assists:
8
Points:
11
Penalty Minutes:
24
