Professional Hockey Player. Nicknamed "The Count," he played for nine seasons (1973-1982) at the defenseman position in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers. Born Robert Scott Dailey, he was promoted to the NHL in 1973 following three solid seasons with the Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey Association which included experiencing a Memorial Cup title (1973). At the stature of six feet, five inches, Dailey was one of the tallest players in the league during the 1970s. With a blend of strength, size and skill, he made an immediate impact during his rookie year (1973-1974) with 7 goals and 17 assists as a Canuck. The following two seasons, he yielded double-digits in goals and after he was acquired by the Flyers during the 1976-1977 season, he produced a career-high 21 goals-scored, while achieving all star status during the 1977-1978 season. He was a contributor to the Flyers' reaching of the 1979-1980 Stanley Cup Finals and produced a career-high 17 total postseason points during that playoff run. He earned all star status for the second-time during his career in 1981. He suffered a fractured ankle during a game in November 1981 against the Buffalo Sabres which ended ultimately ended his career in spite of an attempted comeback. In 561 career regular season NHL games, he compiled 94 goals, with 231 assists. After retiring from hockey, he worked in the real estate industry. Dailey died following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Professional Hockey Player. Nicknamed "The Count," he played for nine seasons (1973-1982) at the defenseman position in the National Hockey League with the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers. Born Robert Scott Dailey, he was promoted to the NHL in 1973 following three solid seasons with the Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey Association which included experiencing a Memorial Cup title (1973). At the stature of six feet, five inches, Dailey was one of the tallest players in the league during the 1970s. With a blend of strength, size and skill, he made an immediate impact during his rookie year (1973-1974) with 7 goals and 17 assists as a Canuck. The following two seasons, he yielded double-digits in goals and after he was acquired by the Flyers during the 1976-1977 season, he produced a career-high 21 goals-scored, while achieving all star status during the 1977-1978 season. He was a contributor to the Flyers' reaching of the 1979-1980 Stanley Cup Finals and produced a career-high 17 total postseason points during that playoff run. He earned all star status for the second-time during his career in 1981. He suffered a fractured ankle during a game in November 1981 against the Buffalo Sabres which ended ultimately ended his career in spite of an attempted comeback. In 561 career regular season NHL games, he compiled 94 goals, with 231 assists. After retiring from hockey, he worked in the real estate industry. Dailey died following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Bio by: C.S.
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