Gilbert Stein is an American lawyer, law instructor and former professional ice hockey executive. Stein served with the National Hockey League as vice-president and legal counsel for nearly 15 years before becoming the fifth and last president of the NHL in 1992. Stein served in that role for a year until shortly after the owners appointed Gary Bettman to the newly created post of commissioner. Stein was initially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1993 but withdrew after allegations that he had improperly manipulated his own nomination. Since leaving the NHL, Stein has served as a lawyer and taught sports law. 

1928 in Philadelphia  /  Died:   Mar 24th, 2022 - aged 94