An overview of Bill Barilko's hockey career and his impact on Canadian history. Authors: Stephanie, Jeff, and Steve
Remembering Bill Barilko Today
Bill Barilko will always be remembered as a great defenseman and for his
tough playing style, but is more famously remembered for his Stanley Cup
winning goal which was said in 2003 by the Toronto Star to be one of three top
moments in Toronto Sport History (“www.bailko.ca”, n.d.). There have been multiple books
written on Bill Barilko’s story, including “Without a Trace” by Kevin Shaw (“www.barilko.ca”,
n.d.) and “Overtime, Overdue” by John Melady (“Storm Halts”, 2001). In recent
years, Barilko’s fans have managed to gain him a place in the Hockey Hall of
Fame (Hockey Hall of Fame, 2012).
There is a photograph of Barilko in the posh players lounge at the Air Canada Center in
memory of the great athlete (O’Toole, 2011). Finally, in 1992 the rock band The
Tragically Hip wrote a song to remember Bill Barilko called “Fifty Mission Cap”
(Stewart, 2012) which describes Bill’s final goal and tragic death (“Storm Halts”,
2001).
Video 2: Bill Barilko's highlights.