The former Philadelphia Flyers defenceman is the son of Alan Bathe, who signed as a free agent with the Maple Leafs.[2][3] Sporting a full beard and a head of shaggy red hair made him a true standout on the ice. He was known as a fighter. He won the Barry Ashbee Trophy for best Flyers defenceman in 1982.[4] A back injury ended his NHL career in 1984.[5]
Currently residing in southern Maine, Bathe is a successful business owner and the father of five children. His son, Landon Bathe, followed in his father's footsteps to professional hockey, signing a contract with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2004, only to encounter a similar career-ending injury.[6][7] His daughter, Carrlyn Bathe, has worked as a sideline analyst for the Los Angeles Kings.[8]