This day in Indianapolis hockey history: July 16

Happy birthday to ...
Bob Whitlock: Racers left wing from 1974-76. In 103 games with the team, he had 38 goals and 41 assists, as well as 72 PIM. He was claimed by the team in the 1974 Expansion Draft and had a 31-goal season in 1974-75, and played half the following year with the Racers and the other half with their NAHL affiliate in Mohawk Valley. He finished out his eight-year pro career in the NAHL in 1977, and played senior hockey thereafter. He played one NHL game with the North Stars in 1969-70, and 244 NHL games from 1972-76, playing for the Chicago Cougars and Los Angeles Sharks in addition to the Racers. He had 81 goals and 98 assists in his major pro career. He is a member of the Prince Edward Island Hall of Fame. A native of Charlottetown, PEI, he is 65.  

Today in history: July 16

One birthday today
Bob Whitlock: Left wing who played 103 games for the Racers between 1974-76. He was the leading scorer on the Racers' inaugural team in 1974-75, with 31 goals and 26 assists. The following year, he had a 7-15-22 line in 30 games, splitting time between the Racers and their affiliate in Mohawk Valley. He broke into pro hockey with the CHL Iowa Stars in 1969-70, and also played one game for the Minnesota North Stars that season. In 1972, he joined the Chicago Cougars in the WHA, and also played for the Los Angeles Sharks. In total, he had 81 goals and 98 assists in 245 NHL/WHA games. A native of Charlottetown, PEI, he is 62.