Well as an aside, this day 66 years ago, my mother was born. Happy Birthday Mom! Speaking of long tenures, here is a moment that happened 14 years ago today. Yes this guy is not only still in the National Hockey League but hey he is still coaching.
July 21, 1997
Buffalo Sabres named Lindy Ruff as their new head coach. Ruff replaced Ted Nolan, whose contract was not extended following the 1996-97 season.