Larry Robinson

Inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame: June 13th, 1996

In the fall of 1968, as a rightwinger, Larry joined the Brockville Braves. Three years later and now a defenceman, he was drafted into the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens. Larry played 20 seasons in the NHL, the first 17 with Montreal and three in Los Angeles. Robinson played 1,384 games in all, compiling 958 points on 208 goals and 750 assists. He holds the NHL record for 20 straight playoff appearances and was on six Stanley Cup Championship teams, twice winning the Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenceman. He was a playoff MVP in 1978 and was chosen a league all-star six times. After serving as Assistant Coach with the Stanley Cup Champions New Jersey Devils, Robinson became Head Coach in Los Angeles in the 1995-96 season.

While a junior player in Brockville, he was a flamboyant performer and a favourite with his fans, who continue to follow his career. While maintaining friendships with his former teammates and fans here, Larry has earned their respect and admiration. Along with hockey, Robinson was also a talented competitor in fastball and polo.