Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Capitals Search for Farm. Blues forward on track to return after All-Star break at end of this month. "Barc and Jimmy Roberts and Al Arbour, the Solomons, there are so many Blues up there enjoying this. If Barc was here, hed have the same answer, Oh yeah, thats blood, but it aint mine.. Plager came to the Blues from the New York Rangers when the NHL expanded in 1967-68. St Louis Blues, stlouisblues.com and stlblues.com are trademarks of the St Louis Blues Hockey Club. Barclay Plager, the oldest of the Plager brothers, came to the Blues during the 1967 NHL Expansion when he was acquired alongside Red Berenson from the New York Rangers who held his rights at the time. But like the rest of the city, the family was swept up by the second-half turnaround. You can always change this later in your Account settings. On Jan. 6, 1972, a fan dumped a beer on Blues coach Al Arbour, leading to a chaotic scene that saw several players head into the stands, including all three Plagers. You better spruce them up, get them ready! the 80-year-old said. This year, it was payback, and it was great. "It meant a lot because our first years, those were the guys that were there. I was busy with four kids and never really thought about what it meant until the years kept going by and by and by and my kids were getting older, Helen said. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Kelly thought he had lost his lone opportunity. After Barclay, it was Bobbys turn to drink from the Cup. In the postseason, they took turns visiting his gravesite, leaving Lets Go Blues signs and rally towels on his headstone. He was 46 years old and was an assistant coach with the Blues at the time of his death. "I knew it was going to the grave, that was going to be the first thing for my brother Barclay," Plager said. They put the little one there, but I knew if I got it and when I got it, that was an automatic, that was the first place it was going to go, Bobby said. Barclay Plager weighed 175 lbs (79 kg) when playing. After that, he coached the clubs minor-league affiliates, both as a head coach in Kansas City and as a player-coach in Salt Lake City. He had it on when the Blues won the Cup, as well as the day at the cemetery. Plager and St. Louis general manager Doug Armstrong poured a drink from the Cup to toast Barclay, whose wife, Helen, was on hand for the visit at Bellerive Gardens Cemetery in Creve Coeur. She had a lot of that stuff down in the basement, and they started clearing it out, and lo and behold, theres a jersey., That was the one thing he wanted, and I said, You can have it, Helen said. And what Bobby still means to Barclays family. They were forever proud of that day, lining up together with the Blues. https://www.nytimes.com/1988/02/07/obituaries/barclay-plager-hockey-player-46.html. / St. Louis Blues. "I go up in the stands after the fan, and the next thing I know Barclay is behind me and Billy is behind him," Bobby remembered. 8 for Barclay or No. Robert "Bobby" Bryant Plager was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario on March 11, 1943. Plager died on Feb. 6, 1988. If you think we're going to party down here, they're partying up there, too.". Do you have a blog? If weve got an eight or a five, were good, Helen added. Doug MacLean, an assistant coach for St. Louis, played Tier Two hockey in Ontario when Bryan Murray was coaching at Pembroke. Do you have a sports website? "My career was kind of at a standstill," Ramage said. Or write about sports? The family attended several postseason games, and after the Blues 5-1 loss in Game 6, the clan gathered at Kevins house to watch Game 7. It's tough to hear. Billy spent more time with the Blues than any other franchise and engrained himself in the St. Louis community during his tenure. He had 12 goals and 46 assists in his seasons with the Blues and, more in keeping with his style, 540 penalty minutes. And think about it, he's obviously been there for 52 years and he's the only person throughout the entire organization that's talked to every single player. Billy Plager, right wing.". It feels special.. Maybe theyre trying to tell us something from up above, Bobby said. It was No. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). It's just been great. It was like, Yeah, but hes just my dad.. He passed away in 1988 from an inoperable brain tumor. It went on for quite a while.". On a gorgeous afternoon, about 20 members of the extended family began arriving at the cemetery around 4:30 p.m., placing a History Made sign with a picture of the Cup near the stone. (Photo courtesy Rachel Hecht). Kirkland Lake, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada, Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. 24. Professional Hockey Player. Oh, absolutely, 100 percent, without a doubt, Karri said. Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, he played as Defenseman in the National Hockey League for ten seasons (1967 to 1977) with the St. Louis Blues. Louie Korac . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Want more local sports delivered straight to your inbox? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He was 46. Join our linker program. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. "I knew I was going to get my grandson involved with his kids and the kids there, the hockey team, and we had Jimmy Roberts and Noel Picard, Dan Kelly and their family, and the Gassoffs, I wanted them over at the house," said Plager, an ambassador for the Blues who has been with the franchise since it entered the NHL. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Barclay Plager, a former National Hockey League defenseman for the St. Louis Blues who later coached the team, died of brain cancer today. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "We go up there and start pushing and shoving. So when we found out we were getting it, I was like, Thats all I need, just one picture drinking out of the Cup.. The crowd erupted as the replica was replaced by the real thing. In 1981, he was named assistant coach and had another stint as interim head coach in 1983. He became a defensive mainstay for the new team, being named team Captain in 1970, a role he would hold until he neared retirement. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Originally his rights were held by the New York Ranges, but were acquired with future star Red Berenson by the newly enfranchised Blues in 1967. "Thank you," Bob told the team in that moment. She sent out the emails to warn us, Save the date! Helen said. In his one full season as Blues' coach, 1979, however, the Blues had their worst season in franchise history, and he was relieved of duties the following season. Cardinals latest, deflating loss compounds concerns, Man shot, killed near Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis, What was Andrew Knizner thinking? The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Search above to list available cemeteries. Front row, kneeling: Bob Plager, Terry Crisp, Jim Roberts, Claude Cardin, Wayne Rivers, Darryl Edestrand and Seth Martin. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He is the author of "Bernie Federko: My Blues Note" and "100 Things Blues Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die." I thought you might like to see a memorial for Barclay Plager I found on Findagrave.com. Here was a guy who was a respected NHL player that gave up his NHL playing days to go down and actually play in the minors and coach at the same time. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. An eight-pack of beer! The defenseman retired following the 1977-78 season after two seasons in the CHL. See the article in its original context from. They didnt get to really enjoy their dad that much. The Blues then claimed him in the expansion draft. He entered the hospital late in January 1988, and died on February 6, 1988, of a brain hemorrhage.[2]. Billy Plager dies at 70; one of three Blues brothers. "Thank you guys. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. Bobby mentioned the name of seven former Blues, including his brother, during the tribute. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Plager spent the 1964 season with the Omaha Knights of the Central Professional Hockey League (CPHL), leading the league in assists and winning best defenceman accolades before being sold by the Detroit Red Wings to the Montreal Canadiens for $20,000. Add to your scrapbook. You know what I found this year? The time would also pass without a Stanley Cup, and despite being a member of the three Blues teams to play in the Cup final, including the last one in 1970, the family would never get a chance to celebrate one. So they were my family. Barclay Plager had 231 points over his career. He was the life of everything. Billy Plager, brother of Bobby and Barclay Plager, played 127 games for the Blues in the early 1970s. On March 1, 1969, former Blues coach Scotty Bowmanput the three Plager brothers, all defensemen, in the starting lineup at forward and played them on the same line together in a game against the Montreal Canadiens. Additional Pages for this Player. Not long after the last player took a lap with the trophy hoisted high above his head at TD Garden, the team gathered at center ice to witness a moment 52 years in the making. The latest STL Blues hockey news, NHL headlines, scores, standings and rosters. Dan Kelly gave the eulogy. You talk to some of the players and tell them to enjoy it now because you never know when this will happen again.". Plager wore No. In 1981, Plager was named assistant coach of the Blues, and save for another stint as interim head coach in the 1983 season, served as such until his death from cancer in 1988. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. ROBERT (BOBBY) PLAGER OBITUARY. Failed to delete flower. "I'm just so thankful that he's alive to do this, to see this and to celebrate this. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. I cant even tell you how excited I was, Karen said. Unimaginable just unbelievable, Karen replied. Billy Plager, one of three Plager brothers to play for the Blues, died early Sunday morning. Well, its a little promise you make yeah well, Ill tear up now that I would take care of his kids, he said. Missing are Barclay Plager and Gord Berenson. Even now, he stays very close with our family and he is always including his teammates, my dad and our family. He retired as a player during the following season when he was named as head coach of the Blues, succeeding Leo Boivin. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. It was great for me, but it was their day, too.. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. To those who have gone before us. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Billy Plager, brother of Bobby and Barclay Plager, played 127 games for the Blues in the early 1970s. Barclay and Bob were together on the Blues' defense for a total of 11 seasons. Bobby spent his entire run with the St. Louis Blues alongside his brother Barclay Plager. Barclay Plager was then a Blues assistant coach. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 8 during nine seasons as a player with St. Louis and Saturday night, after news of his death, the Blues tried to extend their winning streak to eight games in his honor. 8 was retired. He gave our star players room to be star players. [3] In 1920 Ekaterynoslavsky University was transformed into Ekaterynoslavsky (later in Dnipropetrovsk) Institute of Education, which operated until 1933. "When it happened, you looked up (to the skies) at Barclay," Plager said. Barclay Plager never won a Stanley Cup as a player. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Armstrong picked it up and said, Here we go. So we gave Barclay a little drink there, and then I look and everybody is pouring beers and saying, Heres to you, Barc! I said, I dont know whos buried beside him, but if he ever wakes up, hes going to have one heck of a hangover.. N.B. 0 cemeteries found in Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. So perhaps Sept. 1 did have some significance after all. At least 6 people killed in crashes on I-55 south of Springfield, Illinois, Man dies after crashing into construction site in O'Fallon, St. Louis forecast: Gusty winds again Tuesday, Storm damages a 'labor of love' in Jefferson County, Blues take 3-0 victory over Winnipeg Jets, 32 years ago: Blues retire Bernie Federkos No. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. I think a lot of that has to do with the parents that brought them up, who were Blues fans and made their kids Blues fans. He played all 614 games of his NHL career for the Blues. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. But its still incredible that to this day, people hear the Plager name and say Are you related? Cardinals latest, deflating loss compounds concerns, Man shot, killed near Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis, What was Andrew Knizner thinking? People send me cards and pictures in Montreal and I sign them all the time., Noel Picard looks on as Bobby Orr goes airborne after scoring the goal that won the Stanley Cup for the Boston Bruins on May 10, 1970, against the St. Louis Blues at Boston Garden. Billy Plager, the youngest of the Plager brothers, played parts of four seasons with the Blues - more than any other team in his NHL career - and passed away more recently in 2016. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. There was an error deleting this problem. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Picard made one of hockey's indelible moments possible. There have been hundreds of visits to Bellerive Gardens Cemetery over the years, but none like last week. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Plager's day with the Cup included visits to daughter Melissa Briggs' home and the new Maryville University Hockey Center, where he surprised grandson Jacob Briggs' team, the Chesterfield Falcons, and got an assist from Blues defenseman Colton Parayko hoisting the trophy. NHL President John Ziegler said the NHL spent almost $2 million in legal fees to keep Ralston Purina from moving the Blues to Saskatoon in 1983 . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. That was number Helen said, starting the sentence. Melissa Briggs, the daughter of Blues legend Bob Plager, placed the flag there back in June to let her uncle know that the Blues - the team both Bob and Barclay cherished so much and always represented with such pride - had finally done it. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. When you say that, right away you think of our team before: Barclay, Noel, Jimmy Roberts. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. An outfield in flux. Plager said winning the Cup has been very enjoyable for those who were involved with the original Blues. On Sunday evening, Bob returned to visit his brother for the first time in awhile. Jack had the option of framing the sweater or wearing it, and hes chosen the latter. Hes flying high up there right now, Helen chimed in. He reunited with his brothers Barclay and Billy in heaven on March 24, 2021 at age 78. The only thing that might have made that moment more special is if Barclay and Billy had been there to hoist the Cup with him. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The Blues released the following statement Sunday: "The St. Louis Blues and the Blues Alumni organization are deeply saddened by the passing of Billy Plager. It is . There is a problem with your email/password. All Rights Reserved. Billy Plager was claimed by Atlanta and later had a second stint with Minnesota before wrapping up his career following the 1975-76 season. (Photo courtesy of St. Louis Blues / blues.nhl.com). [1] He played the majority of the next three seasons with the Springfield Indians of the AHL. Keith Allen, Fred Cusick and Bob Johnson were presented the Lester Patrick Award for service to U.S. hockey at a luncheon here today. but oh my gosh, there were tears of happiness the whole time. Transaction information may be incomplete. "For me, this is very special, but sitting here and looking at the kids and thinking, 'This is the toughest trophy to win.' . They got to watch us, and I got to lift the Cup on the ice in Boston. Ekaterynoslavsky University (now Oles Honchar Dnipro National University) was founded during the Ukrainian state of Pavlo Skoropadsky in 1918. He reunited with his brothers Barclay and Billy in heaven on March 24, 2021 at age 78. ", Tweet from @StLouisBlues: If there's anything more St. Louis than @RealTedDrewes from the #StanleyCup, we don't know what it is. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. He also had health issues and underwent an exam for some scar tissue on his brain, believed to be the result of an injury suffered earlier in his career. The three Plager brothers played together for four seasons in St. Louis, with Barclay and Bob together on the Blues' defence for eleven seasons, then widely seen as the "Plagers' team". He said, Its got grandpas blood all down here.. The way it worked out and how special it was in Boston the last time we were there (in 1970), and I was on the ice in Boston, and I had to watch them hoist the Stanley Cup. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Jeremy Rutherford is the lead Blues beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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