Bob Blackburn (ice hockey)

Bob Blackburn
Born (1938-02-01)February 1, 1938
Rouyn, Quebec, Canada
Died October 24, 2016(2016-10-24) (aged 78)
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for New York Rangers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career 1958–1972

Robert John Blackburn (February 1, 1938 – October 24, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played 135 games in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins between 1969 and 1971. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1958 to 1972, was spent in the minor leagues.