Fred Shero was an iconic figure in the world of hockey. He was a player, coach, and general manager who left an indelible mark on the sport. Shero was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1925 and began his hockey career in 1947 with the New York Rangers. He played for the Rangers for three seasons before retiring in 1950.

Shero then began his coaching career with the Omaha Knights of the United States Hockey League. He led the Knights to the league championship in his first season and was named USHL Coach of the Year. Shero then moved on to the minor leagues, coaching the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. He led the Bears to two Calder Cup championships in four seasons.

In 1971, Shero was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. He quickly turned the team into a powerhouse, leading them to two Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975. He was the first coach in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup with an expansion team. Shero also became the first coach to use the now-famous "Flyer's Formula" of aggressive forechecking and tight defense.

Shero also served as the Flyers' general manager from 1971 to 1978. He was responsible for drafting and signing many of the players who would become the core of the team's Stanley Cup-winning teams.

Shero was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988 and is remembered as one of the greatest coaches in NHL history. He revolutionized the game with his innovative strategies and is credited with helping to shape the modern game of hockey.

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