Frank Bathe
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| Position | Defence |
| Shot | Left |
| Nickname(s) | The Bather |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg/13 st 3 lb) |
| Pro clubs | Detroit Red Wings Philadelphia Flyers |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | September 27, 1954 , Oshawa, ON, CAN |
| Pro career | 1974 – 1984 |
Frank Leonard Bathe (born September 27, 1954 in Oshawa, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 224 NHL games with the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers.
[edit] Playing career
Frank was known as a fighter and a hard-nosed player. Sporting a full beard and a head of shaggy red hair made him a true standout on the ice. A back injury ended Frank's career in 1984. Currently residing in Southern Maine, Bathe is a successful business owner and a proud father of four. His son, Landon Bathe, followed in his foot steps to the NHL only to encounter a similar career-ending injury. Frank still plays in fund raiser games in Maine and in the games he has played in he has averaged 1 goal a game. His game high is 3. He is one of the best to put on a pair of skates.
[edit] External links
- Frank Bathe's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
- Frank Bathe's biography at Legends of Hockey
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