Hockey

Bob Clarke, who spent 21 seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, returned to the team as a part owner and senior vice president.

Clarke played 15 seasons for the Flyers and was their general manager for six seasons before he was fired in 1990. He spent the past two seasons as general manager of the Minnesota North Stars.

“We always wanted to come back here,” Clarke said at a news conference attended by his wife and children, with a “Welcome home!” banner and his familiar No. 16 jersey displayed behind him.

Clarke, who said he is tired of dealing with agents, will concentrate on scouting and player development, offering advice on all hockey-related decisions, said Jay Snider, the team’s president.

Clarke, 42, joined the Flyers at the age of 19 in the team’s third season, led them to Stanley Cup titles in 1974 and ’75 and set the team’s scoring record with 358 goals and 852 assists. He retired from playing in ’84 and was voted into the Hall of Fame in ’87.