Posted in Bruins History November 23rd, 2007
Tom Johnson, last coach to lead Bruins to Stanley Cup title, dies at 79
Tom Johnson had an impressive career. A Hall of Fame defenseman who won six Stanley Cups with the Canadiens and netted a Norris Trophy of his own in ‘59-’60, he was best known in Boston as the head coach of the last Bruins championship team in ‘71-’72. Johnson died Wednesday at the age of 79. More on Tom Johnson can be found at Legends of Hockey.
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Posted by number4bobbyorr November 26th, 2007 at 11:50 am
Let’s hope that should actually read, “most recent coach to lead Bruins to Stanley Cup win…”
Posted by Doobie November 27th, 2007 at 4:15 am
Hah! Yeah, lets hope the gods of fate don’t take “last” too literally!