Canadian ice hockey player Bob Pulford had four children with his wife, Roslyn.
Bob Pulford, a Hockey Hall of Fame player who won four Stanley Cup titles with the Toronto Maple Leafs before a lengthy career in the NHL as a coach and general manager, has died at the age of 89.
The NHL Alumni Association said the organization learned of Pulford’s death from his family. No other details were provided. In a statement, Blackhawks chairman Danny Wirtz said,
“Whether coach, general manager, senior executive, or even multiple at the same time, Bob wasn’t afraid to serve in whatever role was most needed at the time and take on the different challenges associated with each that seem unthinkable by today’s standards,” “… We are grateful for his leadership and devotion to the sport, which will forever be part of our club’s history. This is a tremendous loss for the Blackhawks and the hockey world at large.”
Danny Wirtz
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Pulford “left an indelible mark on the game” and was “one of only three people in league history to play in the NHL, serve as President of the NHL players’ union, as well as coach and work as a general manager in the League.”
Wife Roslyn Pulford Is Mourning The Tragic Loss of Her Husband Bob Pulford
Former Canadian ice hockey player Bob Pulford was married to Roslyn Pulford. However, their wedding has not been revealed yet.
Sadly, their married life ended following the tragic death of Bob.
Close ones and relatives have poured their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Roslyn to stay strong in this difficult time.
Roslyn and Bob were blessed with four children: Wanda Lombardi, Rob Pulford, Lindsay Barrett, and Jennifer MacRitchie.
Wanda tied the knot with Dean Lombardi, while Rob married Elaine Pulford.
Bob and Roslyn usually visited Southern California once a season to catch up with their daughter, Wanda, and son-in-law, Dean.
They are also mourning the loss of their supportive father, Bob Pulford.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Over his playing career, Pulford appeared in 1,079 NHL games, amassing 643 points (281 goals, 362 assists). He also played two seasons with the Los Angeles Kings after being traded in 1970, retiring as a player in 1972.
- In 1967, Bob was elected the first president of the National Hockey League Players’ Association, helping lay the foundation for future labor relations in the sport.
- In 1977, Pulford joined the Chicago Blackhawks, where he served repeatedly as both head coach and general manager over a 30-plus-year span.
