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Bill Torrey
Canadian ice hockey executive / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Arthur Torrey (June 23, 1934 – May 2, 2018) was a Canadian hockey executive. He served as a general manager in the National Hockey League for the Oakland Seals, New York Islanders, and Florida Panthers. He owned the Islands when they won four Stanley Cups.[1] He was often known as "The Architect," and "Bow-Tie" Bill, after the signature bow tie he always wore.
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Bill Torrey | |
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Born | (1934-06-23)June 23, 1934 |
Died | May 2, 2018(2018-05-02) (aged 83) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Occupation | Hockey executive |
Known for | general manager of the New York Islanders (1972–92) |
Awards | Hockey Hall of Fame (1995) |
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Torrey was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.[2]
Torrey died at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida, on the evening of May 2, 2018, aged 83.[3]