Norman Douglas Barkley (born January 6, 1937) is a Canadian former professional

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. He played in the

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with the

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between 1957 and 1966. After his playing career he was the head coach of the Red Wings from 1970 to 1971 and again between 1975 and 1976.

Playing career

Barkley's playing career ended from an on-ice accident that rendered him blind in his right eye. On January 30, 1966, Barkley, playing for the

, was battling with Chicago's

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for a puck at the blueline. Mohns attempted to lift Barkley's stick, but missed, and struck the bent-over Barkley directly in his right eye. Barkley would never play again. In 253

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games Barkley recorded 24 goals and 80 assists for 104 career points.

Coaching career

Following his career-ending injury, Barkley joined the Detroit front office, working in public relations and as a troubleshooter. In

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he was appointed head coach of the

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of the

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(Detroit's top farm team), and on January 10, 1971, Barkley was promoted to head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. He coached less than one year before being replaced by Johnny Wilson following a 3-8-0 start to the 1971–72 season. Barkley returned to coach the Wings again in 1975, but lasted just 26 games before being fired and replaced by

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, a former teammate. Barkley now lives in

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

NHL coaching record

References

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* 1937 births Living people Buffalo Bisons (AHL) players Calgary Flames announcers Calgary Stampeders (WHL) players Canadian ice hockey defencemen Chicago Blackhawks players Detroit Red Wings coaches Detroit Red Wings players Ice hockey people from Alberta National Hockey League broadcasters Sportspeople from Lethbridge {{Canada-icehockey-defenceman-1930s-stub