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+ | '''Robert Theodore "Bobby" Bauer''' (born February 16, 1915, in [[Waterloo, Ontario|Waterloo]], [[Ontario]] - died September 1964) was a [[Canadian]] professional [[Forward|right winger]] who played 10 seasons in the [[National Hockey League]] for the [[Boston Bruins]]. |
==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Along with fellow Hall of Famers WOODY SCHUMARTnd [[Milt Schmidt]], Bauer helped lead the Bruins to two [[Stanley Cup]]s in 1939 and 1941. The trio of players grew up playing together with the [[Kitchener Greenshirts]] of the OHA ([[Ontario Hockey Association]]) and became collectively known as the '''Kraut line'''. Bauer recorded 260 points in 328 games in a career that was interrupted by his service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during World War II. During that service the Kraut Line led the [[Ottawa RCAF Flyers]] to an [[Allan Cup]] win in [[1942-43 Allan Cup Final|1942-43]]. |
Along with fellow Hall of Famers WOODY SCHUMARTnd [[Milt Schmidt]], Bauer helped lead the Bruins to two [[Stanley Cup]]s in 1939 and 1941. The trio of players grew up playing together with the [[Kitchener Greenshirts]] of the OHA ([[Ontario Hockey Association]]) and became collectively known as the '''Kraut line'''. Bauer recorded 260 points in 328 games in a career that was interrupted by his service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during World War II. During that service the Kraut Line led the [[Ottawa RCAF Flyers]] to an [[Allan Cup]] win in [[1942-43 Allan Cup Final|1942-43]]. |
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| − | In 1952, Bauer went on to serve as general manager, coach, and president of the senior [[Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen]] of the [[Ontario Hockey Association]]. As a coach he led the club to two [[Ontario Hockey Association|OHA]] championships and two [[Allan Cup]] titles. The second feat in [[1954-55 Allan Cup Final|1954-55]] resulted in the Dutchmen being selected to represent Canada at the [[1956 Olympics]] in Cortina, [[Italy]], where they earned the bronze medal. Returning to Canada, Bauer briefly retired from coaching, only to be talked into guiding the Dutchmen at the [[1960 Olympics]] Games in [[Squaw Valley, California]], where they received the silver. |
+ | In 1952, Bauer went on to serve as general manager, coach, and president of the senior [[Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen]] of the [[Ontario Hockey Association]]. As a coach he led the club to two [[Ontario Hockey Association|OHA]] championships and two [[Allan Cup]] titles. The second feat in [[1954-55 Allan Cup Final|1954-55]] resulted in the Dutchmen being selected to represent Canada at the [[1956 Olympics]] in Cortina, [[Italy]], where they earned the bronze medal. Returning to Canada, Bauer briefly retired from coaching, only to be talked into guiding the Dutchmen at the [[1960 Olympics]] Games in [[Squaw Valley, California]], where they received the silver. |
| − | He was the elder brother of [[David Bauer]], a Basilian priest, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 1989. Bobby Bauer would follow his brother into the [[Hockey Hall of Fame]] as a player in 1996. |
+ | He was the elder brother of [[David Bauer]], a Basilian priest, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 1989. Bobby Bauer would follow his brother into the [[Hockey Hall of Fame]] as a player in 1996. |
He died in September, 1964, age 49. |
He died in September, 1964, age 49. |
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==Awards and achievements== |
==Awards and achievements== |
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| − | *Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1940, 1941, 1947) |
+ | *Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1940, 1941, 1947) |
*Second All-Star Team Right Wing (1939, 1940, 1941, 1947) |
*Second All-Star Team Right Wing (1939, 1940, 1941, 1947) |
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Revision as of 04:03, 11 February 2011
| Bobby Bauer | |
| Position | Right Wing |
| Shot | Right |
| Nickname(s) | Bobby |
| Height Weight |
5 ft 07 in (1.70 m) 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Teams | Boston Bruins |
| Nationality | Canada |
| Born | February 16,1915, Waterloo, ON, CAN |
| Pro Career | 1936 – 1952 |
| Hall of Fame, 1996 | |
Robert Theodore "Bobby" Bauer (born February 16, 1915, in Waterloo, Ontario - died September 1964) was a Canadian professional right winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins.
Playing career
Along with fellow Hall of Famers WOODY SCHUMARTnd Milt Schmidt, Bauer helped lead the Bruins to two Stanley Cups in 1939 and 1941. The trio of players grew up playing together with the Kitchener Greenshirts of the OHA (Ontario Hockey Association) and became collectively known as the Kraut line. Bauer recorded 260 points in 328 games in a career that was interrupted by his service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during World War II. During that service the Kraut Line led the Ottawa RCAF Flyers to an Allan Cup win in 1942-43.
In 1952, Bauer went on to serve as general manager, coach, and president of the senior Kitchener-Waterloo Dutchmen of the Ontario Hockey Association. As a coach he led the club to two OHA championships and two Allan Cup titles. The second feat in 1954-55 resulted in the Dutchmen being selected to represent Canada at the 1956 Olympics in Cortina, Italy, where they earned the bronze medal. Returning to Canada, Bauer briefly retired from coaching, only to be talked into guiding the Dutchmen at the 1960 Olympics Games in Squaw Valley, California, where they received the silver.
He was the elder brother of David Bauer, a Basilian priest, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 1989. Bobby Bauer would follow his brother into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a player in 1996.
He died in September, 1964, age 49.
Awards and achievements
- Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1940, 1941, 1947)
- Second All-Star Team Right Wing (1939, 1940, 1941, 1947)
| Preceded by Clint Smith |
Winner of the Lady Byng Trophy 1940, 1941 |
Succeeded by Syl Apps |
| Preceded by Toe Blake |
Winner of the Lady Byng Trophy 1947 |
Succeeded by Buddy O'Connor |
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