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Francis J. (Frank) Selke (May 7, 1893-July 3,
1985) was a noted Canada|Canadian hockey manager
in the National Hockey League|NHL.

He began his career in 1907 as manager of the
Iroquois Bantams even though he was just 14 years
old. By the time he was 27, he had already coached
the University of Toronto hockey team to the first
Memorial Cup title.

Later, after Conn Smythe purchased the Toronto
Maple Leafs, Selke became his top assistant. He
would serve for twenty years in this position.
Additionally, he coached the Toronto Marlboro to
another Memorial Cup title and he helped raise
funds for the construction of Maple Leaf Gardens.

After a fallout with Smythe, Selke joined the
Montreal Canadiens as general manager. He had
great success with the Canadiens. His clubs,
anchored by Maurice Richard and Jacques Plante won
the Stanley Cup in 1953. In 1956, they won the
first of five consecutive Cups, a record that has
never been beaten.

Selke retired after the 1964 season. Four years
earlier, he was elected to the Hockey Hall of
Fame. In 1978, the National Hockey League|NHL
inaugurated the Frank Selke Trophy that is awarded
annually to the outstanding defensive forward in
the league.

Selke's son, Frank, Jr., was also a noted
executive and media personality. He is most
remembered as president of the California Golden
Seals.