Happy Birthday - Ross Brooks

Ross Brooks

Ross Brooks was born 77 years ago in Toronto, Ontario.

At the age of 34, Ross Brooks was signed as a free agent by the Boston Bruins on October 2, 1971. He played with the club's AHL affiliate, the Boston Braves, before being called up to the Bruins where he played in 16 games during the 1972-73 season, going 11-1-3 with three shutouts and a 2.64 gaa. The following year he was every bit as good, compiling a 16-3-0 record while posting a 2.36 gaa in a backup role to starter Gilles Gilbert. Brooks was back in Boston in 1974-75, starting 17 games for the Bruins as a 37-year-old backup. Once again, he posted an excellent record, going 10-3-3.