1. In 1964, Selke retired and Sam Pollock took over his job as general manager of the Habs.
10 Facts About Sam Pollock
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Sam Pollock spent 14 years with the club as general manager before giving up the job in summer of 1978.
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Sam Pollock spent one last season with Montreal on their board of directors, before retiring in summer of 1979.
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Sam Pollock's name was included on the Stanley Cup 12 times, including an NHL record nine as a general manager.
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Sam Pollock died on August 15,2007, at the age of 81 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Sam Pollock was buried at Ste Elisabeth Roman Catholic Cemetery in North Hatley, Quebec.
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Sam Pollock believed drafting good young prospects was the key to long-term success in the NHL.
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Sam Pollock was instrumental in acquiring Larry Robinson, Serge Savard, Guy Lapointe, and Yvan Cournoyer, all of whom would become superstars for the Canadiens.
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Sam Pollock's strategy was to offer a "quick-fix" package of mature players in exchange for the top draft pick.
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Sam Pollock served as CEO and chair of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1995 to 2000.