Bun Cook Hall of Fame NHL

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Bun Cook

Inducted:
1995

Bun Cook NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)

Born: 
September 18, 1903
Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Died:
March 19, 1988
Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Position:
Left wing

College:
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds

Bun Cook was a dynamic left winger and creative playmaker who helped define early NHL offense alongside his brother, Bill Cook, and Frank Boucher as part of the New York Rangers’ legendary “Bread Line.” Cook won two Stanley Cups with the Rangers in 1928 and 1933, earning a reputation for skillful passing, smooth skating, and clutch scoring.

After retiring as a player, Cook became one of the most successful coaches in American Hockey League (AHL) history, winning seven Calder Cups over two decades. His influence extended far beyond his playing days, shaping generations of hockey talent. Cook was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995 in recognition of both his NHL excellence and his remarkable coaching legacy.

Cook's Awards and Records

  • 2× Stanley Cup Champion – 1928, 1933 with New York Rangers
  • Member of the “Bread Line” – one of the NHL’s earliest and most dominant forward lines
  • 7× Calder Cup Champion (most in AHL history at retirement)
  • Over 600 coaching wins – top-tier legacy in minor league hockey

NHL Records

  • Played in three Stanley Cup Finals during the NHL's early decades
  • Scored 302 points in 531 NHL games, placing him among the top scorers of his era for a left wing
  • Played in three Stanley Cup Finals during the NHL's early decades
  • winningest coach in AHL history at the time of his retirement

    NHL Teams:

    New York Rangers (1926-36)
    Boston Bruins (1936-37)

    Number Worn:
    6, 9

    NHL Stats

    Seasons:
    11 (1926–1937)
    Games Played:
    531
    Goals:
    158
    Assists:
    144
    Points:
    302
    Penalty Minutes:
    218
    Playoff Game:
    46
    Playoff Points:
    18