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Encyclopedia > Frank J. Selke

Francis J. (Frank) Selke (May 7, 1893-July 3, 1985) was a noted Canadian hockey manager in the NHL.


He began his career in 1907 as manager of the Iroquois Bantams even though he was just 14 years old. By the time he was 27, he had already coached the University of Toronto hockey team to the first Memorial Cup title.


Later, after Conn Smythe purchased the Toronto Maple Leafs, Selke became his top assistant. He would serve for twenty years in this position. Additionally, he coached the Toronto Marlboro to another Memorial Cup title and he helped raise funds for the construction of Maple Leaf Gardens.


After a fallout with Smythe, Selke joined the Montreal Canadiens as general manager. He had great success with the Canadiens. His clubs, anchored by Maurice Richard and Jacques Plante won the Stanley Cup in 1953. In 1956, they won the first of five consecutive Cups, a record that has never been beaten.


Selke retired after the 1964 season. Four years earlier, he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. In 1978, the NHL inaugurated the Frank Selke Trophy that is awarded annually to the outstanding defensive forward in the league.


Selke's son, Frank, Jr., was also a noted executive and media personality. He is most remembered as president of the California Golden Seals.


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Frank J. Selke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (333 words)
Francis J. (Frank) Selke (May 7, 1893-July 3, 1985) was a noted Canadian hockey manager in the NHL.
Frank Selke was also a major owner/breeder of thoroughbred race horses and is an inductee of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
In 1978, the NHL inaugurated the Frank Selke Trophy that is awarded annually to the outstanding defensive forward in the league.
Frank J. Selke Trophy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (184 words)
The Frank J. Selke Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game.
The trophy is named in honour of Frank J. Selke, former general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.
It has been most won by Montreal Canadiens, on 7 occasions; next-most represented are the Detroit Red Wings, with 4 winners, and the Dallas Stars with 3 winners.
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