Howard Baldwin

Howard Lapsley Baldwin (born May 14, 1942) is an American entrepreneur and film producer. He is the CEO of Baldwin Entertainment, which has produced films such as the Academy Award-nominated Ray. Baldwin founded the New England Whalers ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association (WHA) and retained ownership when the team became the Hartford Whalers and joined the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also owned part of the Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins NHL franchises. He won the Stanley Cup in 1992 with Pittsburgh. The WHA's coach of the year award was originally named the Howard Baldwin Trophy in his honor.

This article is about the entrepreneur and film producer. For the trophy presented by Baldwin, see Howard Baldwin Trophy. For the unrelated businessman and politician, see Howard S. Baldwin.
Howard Baldwin
Born (1942-05-14) May 14, 1942
New York City, New York, United States
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)American entrepreneur and film producer
Known for
  • CEO, Baldwin Entertainment
    Founder, New England Whalers WHA ice hockey franchise
    Owner, Hartford Whalers NHL ice hockey franchise
    Part owner, Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins NHL ice hockey franchises
SpouseKaren Mulvihill Baldwin
Awards2010 inaugural inductee into the World Hockey Association Hall of Fame in the builders category

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