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Bobby Clarke

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Robert Earle Clarke[2]
Born August 13, 1949[2]
Birthplace Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada[2]
Position Centre[2]
NHL team Philadelphia Flyers[2]
Career length 15-year NHL career[2]

Bobby Clarke is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers and later served as a team executive.

Context

Bobby Clarke, born Robert Earle Clarke, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers [2]. He was drafted by the Flyers in 1969, 17th overall [4], and won Stanley Cups with the team in 1974 and 1975 [3]. Clarke served as captain of the Flyers [2] and later worked in team management and executive roles with the franchise [2]. He is sometimes confused with Bobbie Clarke, an English rock drummer [1]. His career is often compared to other greats of the era, such as Bobby Hull.

Documented claims

  • Clarke played his entire NHL career with the Philadelphia Flyers. [2]
  • He was drafted by the Flyers in 1969, 17th overall. [4]
  • He won Stanley Cups with the Flyers in 1974 and 1975. [3]
  • He served as captain of the Flyers. [2]

Questions and answers

What is Bobby Clarke doing now?

After retiring as a player, Clarke worked in team management and executive roles with the Philadelphia Flyers [2].

Did Bobby Clarke wear a helmet?

The sources do not specify whether Clarke wore a helmet during his career.

How many teeth did Bobby Clarke lose?

The sources do not provide a number of teeth lost by Clarke.

What was Bobby Clarke's diagnosis?

The sources do not mention any diagnosis for Clarke.

Sources

  1. Bobby Clarke — pabook.libraries.psu.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Bobby Clarke - Stats, Contract, Salary & More — eliteprospects.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Bobby Clarke Stats and News — nhl.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Bobby Clarke Biography | Pantheon — pantheon.world (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports