Bob Brown
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Sport:
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Year
Graduated: 1973
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Year
Inducted: 1991 |
Defenseman Bob Brown was a key member of the Terriers' 1971
and 1972 NCAA championship hockey teams, the only time an
Eastern team has won back-to-back collegiate titles.
A Scarboro, Ontario native, Bob played all 18 games for the
1969-70 freshman team. Registering 14 goals and 19 assists,
he paced the Terriers to a 16-2-0 mark.
The following year, he moved to the varsity team and the
Terriers quickly moved to the top of the college hockey polls.
The team rolled to a 24-1-1 regular season record, including
a 9-4 win over Boston College in the Beanpot championship
game. In post-season play, the Terriers rebounded from an
ECAC semifinal defeat and secured a bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Defeating Denver in the NCAA semifinals, B.U. captured its
first national title with a 4-2 win over Minnesota. Bob sparked
the team with two assists, earning All-Tournament honors.
He also received All-New England, All-East, and first team
All-America accolades. Brown tallied 17 goals and 43 assists
on the season, and was named the ECAC Sophomore of the Year.
Looking to repeat in 1971-72, the Terriers relied heavily
on their junior defenseman. And Brown responded with 50 points,
tying for the team lead. Playing the point on one of college
hockey's most potent power play units, he led the team to
another Beanpot title, an ECAC crown, and a second national
championship. The team finished with a 26-4-1 record, and
again, Bob earned All-New England, All-East, and All-America
honors.
Having earned the respect of his teammates, he was selected
co-captain for the 1972-73 season along with Ron Anderson.
However, the talented defenseman opted to challenge himself
in the professional ranks.
He later returned to Boston University to complete his course
work and earn his degree.
