BOB GASSOFF

'Bob Gassoff' (born April 17, 1953 in Quesnel, British Columbia; died May 27, 1977) was a professional ice hockey player. He played four seasons in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues. He was killed in an alcohol-related motorcycle accident on the country property of his friend and team-mate Garry Unger near Gray Summit, Missouri; his number 3 was subsequently retired by the Blues. Unger later said that the death of his friend was the primary factor in influencing his conversion to Christianity.
His son, Bob Gassoff - "Bobby" is an officer in the United States Navy Seals.

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★ List of ice hockey players who died young

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★ Stats at HockeyDB

★ Story of his accident