Howard Baldwin Trophy

The Howard Baldwin Trophy was presented annually to the World Hockey Association's coach of the year. 
It was named in honour of New England Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin. The trophy was renamed the Robert Schmertz Memorial Trophy in the 1974–75 WHA season.
Howard Baldwin Trophy Winners
*1979 – John Brophy, Birmingham Bulls
*1978 – Bill Dineen, Houston Aeros
*1977 – Bill Dineen, Houston Aeros
*1976 – Bobby Kromm, Winnipeg Jets
*1975 – Sandy Hucul, Phoenix Roadrunners
*1974 – Billy Harris, Toronto Toros
*1973 – Jack Kelley, New England Whalers
Category:World Hockey Association trophies and awards