Ron Francis

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ron Francis
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 1, 1963(1963-03-01)
Age	61
Birthplace	Sault Ste. Marie
Country	Canada
Birth City	Ontario
Horoscope	Pisces

Ron Francis Biography

Ron Francis is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on March 1, 1963 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. NHL Hall of Fame centre who retired with 549 goals, 1249 assists and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was appointed director of hockey operations and general manger for the Carolina Hurricanes.

With 1,249. He was the only person to retire after He retired behind only Wayne Gretzky in career assists, with 1,249..

As a youth, Francis played in the 1975 and 1976 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with a minor ice hockey team from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

Francis was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the first round, fourth overall, of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. He was a model of consistency and durability, averaging more than a point a game in over 1,700 games in 23 seasons, and (not counting the lockout-shortened 1994–95 season) averaging just under 77 games played a season. His three Lady Byng Trophies attest to his gentlemanly conduct on and off the ice. Francis stands second all-time in career assists behind Wayne Gretzky with 1,249, fifth in career points (1,798), third in games played (1,731), and twenty-sixth in career goals (549).

He had three children with Mary Lou Robie who he married in 1986.

Ron Francis Net Worth

Ron Francis is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ron Francis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1981, he was drafted by Hartford Whalers and spent nearly 10 years with them.

He was the captain of the Cinderella Carolina Panthers’ team to the Stanley Cup Finals 2002.

Ronald Michael Francis Jr. (born March 1, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He is the general manager of the upcoming Seattle NHL team that plans to play its first season in 2021. Drafted fourth overall in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, Francis played 23 seasons in the NHL for the Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs. Upon retiring from professional ice hockey in 2004, Francis stood second all-time in career assists (1,249), behind only Wayne Gretzky; fifth in career points (1,798); third in games played (1,731); and 27th in career goals (549).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Ron Francis Dating?

According to our records, Ron Francis married to Mary Lou Robie. As of December 1, 2023, Ron Francis’s is not dating anyone.

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Francis returned to his original organization as a free agent for 1998–99, signing with the Carolina Hurricanes (who had moved from Hartford the previous season). He spent the next 5.5 seasons padding his franchise records. He still ranks first all-time in Whalers/Hurricanes history in points, goals, assists and games played. At the time of his retirement, his 1,175 points were more than double those of then-runner up Kevin Dineen. He captained the Hurricanes to a surprise appearance in the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals and scored the winning goal for the Hurricanes in overtime of Game 1, before losing to the Detroit Red Wings in five games.

Facts & Trivia

Ron Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Ron Francis celebrates birthday on March 1 of every year.

Francis’ Whalers number 10 jersey was raised at the Hartford Civic Center on January 6, 2006 (though not officially retired, the Whalers organization no longer existing to retire it), along with Ulf Samuelsson’s number 5 and Kevin Dineen’s number 11. Additionally, his Hurricanes number 10 jersey was retired by the Carolina organization on January 28, 2006. He was also pictured in the Pittsburgh Penguins Ring of Honor that formerly circled the upper level of the Pittsburgh Civic Arena.

How many Stanley Cups did Ron Francis win?

Francis ranks 2nd in NHL history with 1,249 assists in 23 seasons, playing for Hartford, Pittsburgh, Carolina, and Toronto. The 6’3 playmaker won 2 Stanley Cups and 3 Lady Byng Trophies over his Hall of Fame career.

Is Ron Francis in the Hall of Fame?

Francis will be officially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 12. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Francis was selected by the Hartford Whalers in the first round (fourth overall) of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft and spent 16 of his 23 seasons with the organization.

Is Ron Francis related to Emile Francis?

His NHL executive career included GM stops in St. Louis and then in Hartford, where his Whalers teams were captained by current Kraken GM Ron Francis ( no relation ).

How old is Ron Francis?

59 years (March 1, 1963)

Who owns the Kraken NHL?

Seattle Kraken
Media| Root Sports Northwest Sports Radio 950 KJR
Owner(s)| Seattle Hockey Partners
General manager| Ron Francis
Head coach| Dave Hakstol