Barry Ashbee

Barry Ashbee
Born (1939-07-28)July 28, 1939
Weston, Ontario, Canada
Died May 12, 1977(1977-05-12) (aged 37)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Boston Bruins
Philadelphia Flyers
Coached for Philadelphia Flyers (assistant)
Playing career 1959–1974
Coaching career 1974–1977

William Barry Ashbee (July 28, 1939 – May 12, 1977) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played five seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers between 1965 and 1974. His career ended prematurely due to an eye injury during a game, which partially blinded him. Ashbee later died of leukemia in 1977.