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The Flyers announced today (October 14, 2026) that Bob “The Hound” Kelly and Simon Gagné will be inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame.
They will become the 29th and 30th members and the first inductees since the 2023-24 season (Mark Recchi). The ceremony will take place in a special pregame event before the Hall of Fame Game presented by Ticketmaster on Saturday, February 27, 2027, when the Flyers host the San Jose Sharks at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Quick career highlights
- Bob Kelly (Broad Street Bullies era): Played 10 seasons (1970–80) with the Flyers. He recorded 296 points (128 goals, 168 assists) and 1,285 penalty minutes in 741 games. A key member of the back-to-back Stanley Cup teams in 1974 and 1975, he scored the Cup-clinching goal in Game 6 of the 1975 Final. He ranks seventh in franchise penalty minutes and is tied for eighth in games played. He has also long been involved with the organization and community.
- Simon Gagné: Played parts of 11 seasons over two stints (1999–2010 and 2012–13). He tallied 535 points (264 goals, 271 assists) in 691 games. His 264 goals rank 10th in franchise history; he also ranks high in game-winning goals. A two-time All-Star and two-time Bobby Clarke Trophy (team MVP) winner, he scored the series-clinching goal in Game 7 of the 2010 Eastern Conference Semifinals against Boston during the famous comeback from a 3-0 deficit.
Both players received strong praise from Flyers leadership and expressed gratitude in statements released with the announcement. Great news for Flyers fans connecting two different eras of the franchise.
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