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Born on December 13, 1953 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, Bob Gainey is an ice hockey player and ice hockey coach. Bob Gainey is 72 years old as of 2026. Listed accolades include Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy (1979), Frank J. Selke Trophy (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981) and 2 more. The listed height is 188 cm.
My Take
Bob Gainey is a name that earns instant reverence from anyone who knows hockey. Born in Ontario in 1953, he spent his entire playing career with the Montreal Canadiens and won the Frank J. Selke Trophy four years running, an award for defensive excellence rather than goals. In a sport that worships scorers, being celebrated for selfless, physical commitment is the highest compliment, and I love that about him. Add a Stanley Cup, a successful coaching run, and a general manager's chair, and you have a man who mastered every side of the game. The Hall of Fame was inevitable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Gainey
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・ゲイニー
- Reading
- ぼぶ・げいにー
- Born
- December 13, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player / ice hockey coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Stanley Cup
- 1979 Conn Smythe Trophy
- 1978 Frank J. Selke Trophy
- 1979 Frank J. Selke Trophy
- 1980 Frank J. Selke Trophy
- 1981 Frank J. Selke Trophy
- Quebec Sports Hall of Fame
- Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Gainey
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q887935
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Gainey born?
Born December 13, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Bob Gainey from?
Bob Gainey is from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
What does Bob Gainey do?
Bob Gainey works as ice hockey player, ice hockey coach.
How tall is Bob Gainey?
Bob Gainey is 188 cm.
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