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EditRobert Joseph "Bob" Whidden - Born July 27, 1947 in Sudbury, Ontario is a Canadian/American retired ice Hockey goalie and coach.
- J. Ross Robertson Cup Junior Champion 1967 with Toronto Marlboros Jr.
- George Richardson Memorial Trophy Champion 1967 with Toronto Marlboros Jr.
- Memorial Cup Champion 1967 with Toronto Marlboros Jr.
After retiring as a player, Whidden spent 21 years as the coach of the Hockey team at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. In 1985, his 1st year as head coach, Whidden led the team to the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) State "big school" Hockey championship.
Whidden's St. Edward Eagles won 10 OHSAA state titles and 6 Baron Cups (Greater Cleveland Championships), and finished with a career record of 507-149-28. His 507 wins rank 4th among coaches in OHSAA history. He retired in March 2005 after winning the 10th title and being named Ohio High School Hockey Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Bob Whidden was inducted into the St. Edward High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009.
Bob Whidden was inducted into the House of Kin Sudbury's Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.
