| Bob Armstrong | |
| |
| Position | Defenceman |
| Shot | Right |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Teams | Boston Bruins |
| Nationality |  Canadian
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| Born | April 7, 1933, Toronto, ON, CAN |
| Died | November 6, 1990 (aged 57), |
| Pro Career | 1950 – 1963 |
Robert Richard "Beau" Armstrong (b. April 7, 1933 in Toronto, Ontario d. November 6, 1990) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.
Career[]
Armstrong played junior hockey with the Stratford Kroehlers and broke into the NHL with the Boston Bruins in the 1950–51 season. Armstrong was known as a hard-hitting defenceman and could be found on the Boston blueline for every one of his 542 career NHL games. He was involved in many fights and made it to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1953, 1957 & 1958, but never won.
He was the player-coach of the Hull-Ottawa Canadiens in 1961-62.
Awards & Achievements[]
- Played in NHL All-Star Game (1960)
Gallery[]
Goalie John Henderson playing his first NHL game is assisted by Bob Armstrong against the Rangers, November 17, 1954.
Doug Mohns and Bob Armstrong defend against Rangers Danny Lewicki with Terry Sawchuk in goal, October 17, 1956.
Dickie Moore scores on Don Simmons as Claude Provost and Bob Armstrong (who missed the 1958 playoffs) watch, November 9, 1957.
Bob Pulford shoots on Harry Lumley as #4 Armstrong watches during the 1958-59 season.
Harry Lumley, #4 Bob Armstrong and #15 Ab McDonald in 1959-60 action. Note the gold pants with black jerseys and socks.
External Links[]
Bob Armstrong's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
References[]
Legends of Hockey [1] Retrieved 9 Nov. 2006.