Bob Gassoff

Robert Allen Gassoff (April 17, 1953 – May 29, 1977) was a professional ice hockey player born in Quesnel, British Columbia. He grew up skating on a rink on his family's farm before playing in local junior leagues. Gassoff spent four seasons in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues, wearing number 3. He was killed in a motorcycle accident on Memorial Day weekend 1977 on the country property of Blues teammate Garry Unger near Gray Summit, Missouri. The St. Louis Blues subsequently retired his number 3 in his honor.