Bobby Clarke

Robert Earle Clark, also known as Bob Clarke (since retirement as a player) and Bobby Clarke (while active as a player), is a Hall of Famer Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire 15-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team. Clarke is best remembered for his role on the great Philadelphia Flyers teams of the mid-1970's. He was diagnosed with diabetes and speaks to living as a professional athlete with healthcare issues.

Clarke was selected 17th by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round. Battling diabetes his whole career, the start of his professional career was especially rough. During Clarke's rookie training camp, he had two serious diabetic seizures. Frank Lewis, his coach drew up a complete dietary plan, which Bobby strictly followed for years to come and it helped his game.

Bobby Clarke's career stats are impressive. The former Philadelphia Flyers captain led the "Broadstreet Bullies" to Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975. Clarke also captured numerous individual awards, including the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player in 1973, 1975 and 1976, and was a four-time All-Star.

After retirement, Clarke was president and general manager of the Flyers, and has since retired.