Barry Gibbs

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For the late Australian cricketer, see Barry Gibbs (cricket).
Position Defence
Shot Right
Height
Weight
ft 11 in (1.8 m)
195 lb (89 kg)
Pro Clubs Boston Bruins
Minnesota North Stars
Atlanta Flames
St. Louis Blues
Los Angeles Kings
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Born September 28, 1948,
Lloydminster, SK, CAN
NHL Draft Rnd 1, 1st overall, 1966
Boston Bruins
Pro Career 19671980

Barry Gibbs (born September 28, 1948 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan) is a former professional ice hockey defenceman.

[edit] Career

Gibbs played 796 NHL games after being drafted first overall in the 1966 NHL Amateur Draft. Throughout his career he played for the Boston Bruins, Minnesota North Stars, Atlanta Flames, St. Louis Blues, and Los Angeles Kings. He retired in 1981.

Preceded by
Andre Veilleux
NHL First Overall Draft Pick
1966
Succeeded by
Rick Pagnutti
Preceded by
Red Berenson
St. Louis Blues captains
1978-79
Succeeded by
Brian Sutter
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