Don Cherry's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Don Cherry. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Don Cherry is a Canadian former ice hockey player, coach, and television commentator. He played briefly in the NHL for the Boston Bruins, later coaching the same team for five seasons. As a coach, he led the Bruins to four division titles and two Stanley Cup Finals appearances. Cherry's career transitioned from playing and coaching to becoming a well-known, and sometimes controversial, figure in hockey broadcasting.
1953: Won Memorial Cup with Barrie
In 1953, Don Cherry won the Memorial Cup while playing defence in Barrie.
1960: Won Calder Cup with Springfield Indians
In 1960, Don Cherry won the Calder Cup championship with the Springfield Indians.
1965: Won Calder Cup with Rochester Americans
In 1965, Don Cherry won the Calder Cup championship with the Rochester Americans.
1966: Won Calder Cup with Rochester Americans
In 1966, Don Cherry won the Calder Cup championship with the Rochester Americans.
1968: Won Calder Cup with Rochester Americans
In 1968, Don Cherry won the Calder Cup championship with the Rochester Americans.
1969: Won Lester Patrick Cup with Vancouver Canucks
In 1969, Don Cherry won the Lester Patrick Cup, the Western Hockey League Championship, with the Vancouver Canucks.
1975: Cherry wins Jack Adams Award
In the 1975 season, Don Cherry won the Jack Adams Award (NHL coach of the year).
1976: Bruins capture the Adams division title
In the 1976-77 season, Don Cherry coached the Boston Bruins team that captured the Adams division title.
1977: Coached Bruins to Adams division title
During the 1977-78 season, Don Cherry coached the Boston Bruins team to their second Adams division title.
1978: Coached Bruins to NHL record of 11 players with 20 goals
In the 1977–78 season, Don Cherry coached the Bruins team to an NHL record of 11 players with 20 goals or more on a single team.
2004: Cherry Ranked on The Greatest Canadian
In 2004, Don Cherry ranked at number 7 on the CBC's miniseries The Greatest Canadian.
2004: Voted seventh-greatest Canadian
In 2004, Don Cherry was voted by viewers as the seventh-greatest Canadian of all time in the CBC miniseries "The Greatest Canadian".
November 14, 2005: Cherry Granted Honorary Membership of Police Association of Ontario
On November 14, 2005, Don Cherry was granted honorary membership of the Police Association of Ontario.
June 2007: Cherry Made Honorary Life Member of Royal Canadian Legion
In June 2007, Don Cherry was made a Dominion Command Honorary Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
February 2008: Cherry Awarded Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service
In February 2008, Don Cherry was awarded the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service for his support of the Canadian Forces.
2016: Cherry Receives Star on Canada's Walk of Fame
In 2016, Don Cherry, along with Ron MacLean, received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
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