Fred Glover

Fredrick Austin "Fred" Glover (Born January 5 1928 in Toronto, Ontario - Died August 16, 2001) was a former NHL player and Head coach.

Junior Career

Fred Glover spent 2 seasons from (1943-44 , 1944-45) with the Toronto Young Leafs of the OMHA. Then spent 2 more seasons with the Galt Red Wings of the OHA.

Professional Career

He made his pro debut with the USHL's Omaha Knights in 1947-48. The next year he scored 35 goals for the AHL's Indianapolis Capitals and joined the Detroit Red Wings for two playoff games during their drive to the finals. He played seven games in Motown the next year then enjoyed two more productive years in Indianapolis. In 1950-51 he scored a league best 48 goals and was named to the league's first all-star team.

Glover played 54 games for Detroit in 1951-52 and was often teamed with Vic Stasiuk. He won a Stanley Cup championship that season. He then took part in 31 games for the Chicago Black Hawks the following season. Beginning in 1953-54 he played 15 straight years in the AHL. Along the way he led the league in scoring twice, was named to the first all-star team four times and the second team twice and led the Cleveland Barons to the Calder Cup in 1954, 1957 and 1964. He retired in 1968 in second place on the AHL's list in the key catrgories of goals, assists, points, and games played.