Bob McCord, the former NHL and Denver Spurs hockey player who helped save the Spurs franchise, died last Friday in Parker. He was 82.
Born on March 20, 1934 in Matheson, Ontario, Canada, McCord spent seven seasons in the NHL during the 1960s and ’70s, playing for the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues. In 316 games, he tallied 10 goals and 58 assists as a defenseman.
From 1970-75, he was a member of the Western Hockey League’s Denver Spurs, serving as the team’s captain.
In 1971, the Spurs struggled financially and owner Bennett King needed to raise $52,000 within two days or else the league would shut down the team.