Ron Francis - Age, Family, Bio
Andrew Mckinney
Updated on February 09, 2026
NHL Hall of Fame center who retired with 549 goals and 1249 assists. He returned to become director of hockey operations and general manager for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Before Fame
He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in 1981 and spent almost 10 years with the franchise.
Trivia
He captained the Cinderella Carolina Panthers team that went to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2002.
Family Life
He fathered three children with Mary Lou Robie, whom he married in 1986.
Associated With
He retired behind only Wayne Gretzky in career assists, with 1,249.
