William Arthur Torrey (born June 23, 1934) is a former General Manager and executive in the National Hockey League, most famous for building up the expansion New York Islanders into a dynasty that won four consecutive Stanley Cups. He is often known as "Bow-Tie" Bill, after the signature bow tie he always wore.
Oakland Seals
Bill Torrey began his hockey career in the AHL in the mid-1960s, with the Pittsburgh Hornets, but his talent soon landed him a job as Vice-President of the Oakland Seals, a recently created expansion team in the NHL. Torrey quickly forged a reputation as a shrewd executive, and his deals propelled the Seals from laughingstock to playoff contenders in his 2 plus seasons in Oakland. He quickly soured on the experience, however, due to constant interference provided by owner Charlie Finley. Finley had a reputation of flamboyance, insisting his teams wear white skates and trying to convince the NHL to start using orange pucks. More importantly, Finley and Torrey clashed on issues ranging from personnel moves to marketing, and Torrey left the organization in 1971.
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She added this year might be the year they need it the most. "The need is high this year and that probably surprises no one," said Garcia... "Every bit helps," said Garcia ... The Torrey FamilyTrust of 2009, $100. Bill and Kay Wagner, $150 ... Anonymous, $500.
They were both fired by team president Bill Torrey in late December 2000, after the Panthers had won just two of 17 home games ... Bill Tobin crazy enough to go back for more than one helping of humility.
Tonight, we lost BillFreeman. Bill was many things—real estate visionary, mayoral candidate, pilot, media magnate, staunch Democrat—and friend ... We lost a TennesseeIcon, Bill Freeman ... Thank you Bill for everything you’ve done, seen and unseen.
And so GM Bill Torrey called up Billy Carroll... Indeed, they were embarrassed and angry that Torrey — and perhaps head coach Al Arbour — believed the champs needed a wake-up call delivered by a teenager.
Bryan Trottier and Stanley Cup architect Bill Torrey were inducted in 2001... and Goring all had their numbers retired and Arbour and Torrey also have banners raised at UBSArena ... Bill Torrey (2001).
... of The Lodge at Torrey Pines. He replaces BillGross who has retired ... Skyvara replaces Bill Gross, the former General Manager of The Lodge at Torrey Pines, who began his career at Evans Hotels in 2006.
5, getting the dirt moving on the 88-year-old district’s first pool on the Torrey Pines High School campus ... San Dieguito staff and board members break ground on the new pool at Torrey Pines High School ... A rendering of the Torrey Pines AquaticComplex.
Billed as “an evening of Vermont’s finest storytellers,” the event will bring Bill Shubart, Mark Redmond, Bill Torrey, Britt Flynn, Dennis McSorley and others to the stage. Gates open at 5.30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m ... ....
Former Panthers president Bill Torrey is honored with a banner raising and retirement of the number 93, the year the franchise began ... A banner is raised at TributeNight for Bill Torrey as the Florida ...
He also leaves his sister Wendy (Searles) Young; brothers, Chris Searles, Tim Searles and Pat Searles; and in-laws Bill Torrey, Barbara (Torrey) Hillinger, Jim Torrey, Karen Searles, Carl Giddings and Bob Young.
The Islanders' Stanley Cup dynasty ended in 1984 when the Oilers defeated them. At the time, Isles GM Bill Torrey discussed the loss as a harbinger of unfortunate days to come ....
San Diego Union-Tribune
08 Sep 2024
San Diego Union-Tribune
08 Sep 2024