Professional Hockey Player. A native of Weston, Ontario, he played as a defenseman for the Boston Bruins from 1965 to 1966, and the Philadelphia Flyers from 1970 to 1974. He was a member of the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1974. His hockey career came to an end during a playoff game against the New York Rangers on April 28, 1974, after being seriously injured in the eye by a slapshot by Dale Rolfe. On October 13, 1977, his #4 jersey was retired by the Philadelphia Flyers. After his injury, he became an assistant coach with the Flyers. He won two Stanley Cups while with the Flyers, the first as a player in 1974 and the second as a coach in 1975.
Professional Hockey Player. A native of Weston, Ontario, he played as a defenseman for the Boston Bruins from 1965 to 1966, and the Philadelphia Flyers from 1970 to 1974. He was a member of the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1974. His hockey career came to an end during a playoff game against the New York Rangers on April 28, 1974, after being seriously injured in the eye by a slapshot by Dale Rolfe. On October 13, 1977, his #4 jersey was retired by the Philadelphia Flyers. After his injury, he became an assistant coach with the Flyers. He won two Stanley Cups while with the Flyers, the first as a player in 1974 and the second as a coach in 1975.
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