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Bob Plager was born on 11 March, 1943 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian ice hockey player (1943–2021). Discover Bob Plager's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

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Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 11 March, 1943
Birthday 11 March
Birthplace Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Date of death 24 March, 2021
Died Place St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Nationality Canada

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Bob Plager Height, Weight & Measurements

At 78 years old, Bob Plager height is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) and Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb).

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Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Bob Plager Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bob Plager worth at the age of 78 years old? Bob Plager’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Canada. We have estimated Bob Plager's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1943

Robert Bryant Plager (March 11, 1943 – March 24, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 14 seasons from 1964 until 1978, primarily for the St. Louis Blues.

Plager spent over half a century with the Blues organization in various capacities.

Plager was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, on March 11, 1943.

His father, Gus, worked as the chief official in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association.

Plager played junior hockey with the Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters and the Guelph Royals.

1961

Known for his aggressive, highly physical play, he broke what was then the Ontario Hockey Association record for penalty minutes in a season in 1961–62.

1964

He subsequently signed a professional contract with the New York Rangers in 1964, but only played 29 games with this club over the next three years, spending most of his time with the minor league Baltimore Clippers.

1967

The NHL's expansion gave Plager his chance to become an NHL regular; he was traded to St. Louis with Gary Sabourin, Tim Ecclestone, and Gord Kannegiesser for Rod Seiling on June 6, 1967.

Plager was reunited with his brothers Bill and Barclay as all three took the ice for St. Louis Blues as the team started its existence with a hard-hitting, defensive-oriented squad that appeared in three straight Stanley Cup Finals.

Bob Plager earned a reputation as a bruising player with a devastating hip check.

Off the ice, he was known as a prankster who was able to bond teammates through his lighthearted demeanor.

Despite injuries, Plager was able to play 615 games over 11 years on the St. Louis blue line.

1968

All three of them played together with the St. Louis Blues from 1968 to 1972.

Plager was a convert to Judaism.

Plager died of a "cardiac event" suffered while driving eastbound near St. Louis' Vandeventer neighborhood, on Interstate 64, on March 24, 2021, leading to a two-vehicle collision.

During a commemoration ceremony at Enterprise Center, organist Jeremy Boyer played "When The Blues Go Marching In" while Blues alumni carried his coffin out of Enterprise Center to be transported.

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1978

Plager retired from on-ice action in 1978 and took a job with the Blues front office.

He is credited with developing the process of advanced scouting.

1990

During the 1990–91 season, he took over as head coach of the Peoria Rivermen, a Blues affiliate club.

In his one-season behind the bench, he led the team to a Turner Cup championship and won the Commissioners' Trophy as coach of the year.

1992

During the 1992–93 season, he became the Blues' head coach, but, unhappy with his new role, he resigned after 11 games to return to his job as vice president of player development.

2017

His jersey was retired on February 2, 2017, the seventh for a Blues player.

He was either a player, coach or executive for nearly all of the Blues' existence until his death.

Plager's brothers, Bill and Barclay, also played in the NHL.