- Born
- Birth nameRobert Michael gainey
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Bob Gainey was born on December 13, 1953 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. He was previously married to Cathy Collins Gainey.
- SpouseCathy Collins Gainey(? - June 21, 1995) (her death, 4 children)
- Head coach of the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars (1990-1996). General manager of the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars (1992-2002). The franchise won its first Stanley Cup in 1999.
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1992.
- Played left wing for the Montreal Canadians (1973-1989). Conn Smythe Trophy (1979). Frank J. Selke Trophy (1978, 1979, 1980, 1981). Became captain of the Canadians in 1981.
- Son Steve Gainey (born 1979) played left wing for the Dallas Stars (2000-2002).
- General manager of the Montreal Canadiens (June 2, 2003) and head coach (January 14, 2006)
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