Bill Torrey

Bill Torrey

William A. Torrey (born June 23, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) was a 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 known as "Bow-Tie" Bill, after the signature bow tie he always wore.

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