Robert John Blackburn (February 1, 1938 – October 24, 2016) was a Canadian professional

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player. He played 135 games in the

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for the

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and

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between 1969 and 1971. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1958 to 1972, was spent in the minor leagues.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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* 1938 births 2016 deaths Baltimore Clippers players Barrie Flyers players Buffalo Bisons (AHL) players Canadian ice hockey defencemen Ice hockey people from Quebec Kingston Frontenacs (EPHL) players New York Rangers players Pittsburgh Penguins players Providence Reds players Quebec Aces (QSHL) players Rochester Americans players Ice hockey people from Kirkland Lake Sportspeople from Rouyn-Noranda Vancouver Canucks (WHL) players Washington Presidents players {{canada-icehockey-defenceman-1930s-stub