Grand moments
June 4th, 1981
GAINEY, MEET SELKE
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On June 4, 1981, the NHL pays homage to its best and once again, Bob Gainey claims the award he was tailor-made to win. For a fourth straight season since its inception in 1977-78, the Frank J. Selke Trophy is awarded to Gainey as the league’s top defensive forward. To this day, no other player has won the award as often.