Doug Barkley was a Canadian ice hockey player who had a successful career as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on August 16, 1935, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and began his hockey career playing for the Toronto Marlboros in the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) Junior A league.
Barkley was known for his physical play and defensive skills, which made him a valuable player for any team. He made his NHL debut in 1957 with the Montreal Canadiens, where he played for four seasons and won three Stanley Cup championships. In 1961, he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, where he played for six seasons and was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1962.
In 1967, Barkley was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL Expansion Draft and became the team's first captain. He played for the Penguins for two seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in 1969. Barkley played for the Flyers for four seasons and was a member of the team's first Stanley Cup championship in 1974.
After his time with the Flyers, Barkley played for the Minnesota North Stars and the St. Louis Blues before retiring from the NHL in 1976. He played a total of 946 regular-season games in the NHL, scoring 50 goals and 183 assists for a total of 233 points. He also played in 97 playoff games, scoring 5 goals and 22 assists for a total of 27 points.
Barkley was known for his toughness on the ice and was one of the NHL's top enforcers during his career. He was also a respected leader and was named captain of three different NHL teams during his career. After retiring from hockey, Barkley worked as a scout for the St. Louis Blues and later became a successful businessman.
Barkley passed away on March 15, 1994, at the age of 58. He was inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame in 2019. He is remembered as a tough and skilled defenseman who was a valuable member of every team he played for during his NHL career.
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