Bob Gassoff
Robert Allen Gassoff (April 17, 1953 – May 29, 1977) was a professional ice hockey player, born in Quesnel, British Columbia. From an early age he was passionate about hockey, playing first on a rink on the family farm on the Quesnel Hydraulic Road and then on a variety of local junior leagues. He played four seasons in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues. He was killed in a motorcycle accident on the country property of his friend and teammate Garry Unger near Gray Summit, Missouri; his number three was subsequently retired by the Blues.
| Bob Gassoff | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
April 17, 1953 Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Died |
May 29, 1977 (aged 24) near Gray Summit, Missouri, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | St. Louis Blues | ||
| NHL Draft |
48th overall, 1973 St. Louis Blues | ||
| WHA Draft |
33rd overall, 1973 Minnesota Fighting Saints | ||
| Playing career | 1973–1977 | ||
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