Gerry Hart was a Canadian hockey defenseman with NHL teams including the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders.
- Died: May 12, 2023 (Who else died on May 12?)
- Details of death: Died at the age of 75.
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Gerry Hart’s legacy
Hart got his start playing in junior hockey in his hometown of Flin Flon, Manitoba, for the Flin Flon Bombers. He made his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings in 1969, remaining with them through 1972. He spent time in both the Red Wings and their minor league affiliates. In 1972, he joined the expansion New York Islanders in their first season, and he stayed with the team as they grew into a powerhouse. Hart went to five playoffs in seven seasons with the Islanders before leaving the team in 1979. He played for the Quebec Nordiques and the St. Louis Blues before his retirement from the NHL during the 1982-83 season. In later years, Hart co-owned a hockey rink in New York.
Notable quote
“I don’t hesitate checking anyone who is heavier than me.”—from a Detroit Free Press interview with Jack Berry in 1970.
Tributes to Gerry Hart
Full obituary: New York Post
