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59 Years Ago Today: Blackhawks Hire a Legend in The Making as Coach Billy Reay

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Sam Walker
July 4, 2022  (0:55)
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1963 � Billy Reay was named the team's new head coach, replacing Rudy Pilous. He remained behind the Blackhawks' bench for the next 13 seasons, taking them to three Stanley Cup Finals and only missing the playoffs once.

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He is the franchise's all-time leader for the most regular-season games coached (1,012) and wins (516). Reay used to be the leader in playoff games and wins until Joel Quenneville came along.

Take a look at some legendary moments and photos of Billy Reay's time in the NHL!

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