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2015 11 years ago Notable Deaths August 13

Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (born 1920)

On August 13, in the year 2015, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (born 1920). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of August 13, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Bob Fillion. Learn more below.

Joseph Louis Robert Edgar Fillion was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played seven seasons for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1943 and 1950. He was a member of two Stanley Cup-winning teams during his career with Montreal; in 1944 and 1946. He also spent time with the Buffalo Bisons of the AHL and the Sherbrooke Saints of the Quebec Senior Hockey League (QSHL). He died on August 13, 2015. At the time of his death, Fillion was the last surviving member of the Canadiens' 1944 Stanley Cup team.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on August 13, 2015 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 29 June 2025.

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