Gilmore made his NHL debut with the Sabres in the 1979–80 season. He quickly established himself as one of the league's top defencemen, known for his physical play and strong skating ability. Gilmore was a key member of the Sabres' Stanley Cup championship team in 1992, and he was also a two-time winner of the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top defenceman.
After 11 seasons with the Sabres, Gilmore was traded to the Calgary Flames in 1992. He played one season with the Flames before retiring from the NHL in 1993.
After retiring from hockey, Gilmore worked as a scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was also a coach in the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Ontario Hockey League.
Gilmore was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008.
Where is Cherry Hill Park?
Cherry Hill Park is located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The address is 1500 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. The park is open from 7am to dusk.