Bob Plager
Hockey Player
Former defenseman who played with the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers. While playing with the St. Louis Blues, he and his teammates made it to three straight Stanley Cup Finals from 1967-1970.
He signed his professional contract in the NHL with the New York Rangers in 1964.
During the St. Louis Blues' inaugural season in 1967, he was traded there along with three other players. After that trade, he finished his career with the St. Louis Blues, filling roles as a player, coach and executive.
He was born in a hockey family. His father Gus worked for the Northern Ontario Hockey Association as a chief official. His brothers, Bill and Barclay, also played in the NHL. In fact, they all played together with the St. Louis Blues from 1968 to 1972.
He coached Brett Hull on the St. Louis Blues in 1992.