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About Herb Brooks
Herb Brooks, born Herbert Paul Brooks Jr., will always be remembered as a legendary ice hockey coach. He began his coaching career in 1970 with the University of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers team, with which he himself played collegiate ice hockey from 1955 to 1959.
Following the team’s success, he was offered the 1980 US Olympic team coaching job. After the team’s victory, he became internationally famous and went on to take charge of the NHL teams New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars, New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Family Life
He was the son of Herbert Sr. and Pauline Brooks. He had a son and a daughter with his wife, Patti, whom he married in 1965.
Achievements
In 1974, he was named the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s “Coach of the Year”.
Death
He died on 11 August 2003 in a car accident. He was 66 years old.
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F.A.Q. about Herb Brooks
When is his birthday?
Herb Brooks' birthday is on August 5, 1937.
In how many days is his birthday?
Herb's birthday is in 102 days
How old was Herb when he died?
He was 66 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 11, 2003.
How old would he be today?
Herb Brooks would be 86 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Herb from?
He was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S..