Ron Francis

Canadian ice hockey player and executive
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Ron Francis

Summary

Ron Francis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sault Ste. Marie[2]. He was born on March 1, 1963[3]. He worked as an ice hockey player[4] and general manager[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (871 views/month, #6,645 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sault Ste. Marie[2], Ron Francis…
  • Ron Francis was born on March 1, 1963[3].
  • Ron Francis held citizenship in Canada[7].
  • Ron Francis's professions included ice hockey player[4].
  • Ron Francis's professions included general manager[5].
  • Ron Francis's education included a stint at St. Mary's College, Sault Ste. Marie[8].
  • Ron Francis received the Stanley Cup[9].
  • Ron Francis received the Frank J. Selke Trophy[10].
  • Ron Francis received the King Clancy Memorial Trophy[11].
  • Ron Francis received the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy[12].
  • Ron Francis received the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy[13].
  • Ron Francis received the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy[14].
  • Ron Francis is recorded as male[15].
  • Ron Francis's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ron Francis's member of sports team is recorded as Carolina Hurricanes[17].
  • Ron Francis's member of sports team is recorded as Hartford Whalers[18].
  • Ron Francis's member of sports team is recorded as Pittsburgh Penguins[19].
  • Ron Francis's member of sports team is recorded as Toronto Maple Leafs[20].
  • Ron Francis's position played on team / speciality is recorded as centre[21].
  • Ron Francis's shooting handedness is recorded as left-handed shot[22].
  • Ron Francis's sport is recorded as ice hockey[23].
  • Ron Francis's drafted by is recorded as Hartford Whalers[24].
  • Ron Francis's family name is recorded as Francis[25].
  • Ron Francis's given name is recorded as Ron[26].
  • Ron Francis's relative is recorded as Mike Liut[27].

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Origins and Family

Ron Francis's place of birth was Sault Ste. Marie[2]. He was born on March 1, 1963[3].

Education

Ron Francis was educated at St. Mary's College, Sault Ste. Marie[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ice hockey player[4] and general manager[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Stanley Cup[9], a sports competition[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1893[30]; Frank J. Selke Trophy[10], a sports award[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1978[33]; King Clancy Memorial Trophy[11], a sports award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1987[36]; Lady Byng Memorial Trophy[12], a sports award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1924[39]; NHL Foundation Player Award[40], a sports award[41], in Canada[42], founded in 1997[43]; and NHL Plus-Minus Award[44], a sports award[45], in Canada[46], founded in 1982[47].

Why It Matters

Ron Francis ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (871 views/month, #6,645 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Ron Francis born?

Ron Francis's place of birth was Sault Ste. Marie[2].

What did Ron Francis do for work?

Ron Francis worked as ice hockey player[4] and general manager[5].

Where did Ron Francis go to school?

Ron Francis was educated at St. Mary's College, Sault Ste. Marie[8].

What awards did Ron Francis receive?

Honors received include Stanley Cup[9], Frank J. Selke Trophy[10], King Clancy Memorial Trophy[11], and Lady Byng Memorial Trophy[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . NHL.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . nhl.com. nhl.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . nhl.com. nhl.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . nhl.com. nhl.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . nhl.com. nhl.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . nhl.com. nhl.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [40] ↑ . eliteprospects.com. eliteprospects.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [44] ↑ . en.wikipedia.org. en.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . NHL.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position played on team / speciality → centre
    Penalty minutes in career → {'amount': '+977'}
    Place of birth → Sault Ste. Marie
    Family name → Francis
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