A generational talent whose majestic skills single-handedly rescued the NHL from being buried during the "goon" era of the mid '70s. The first player in history to record six straight 50-goal, 100-point seasons and arguably the fastest skater in the game for the better part of a decade -- all while being a four-packs-a-day smoker. As great as he was on the ice, "Le Demon Blond" was even more impressive away from the rink, spearheading drives that raised more than $200 million for everything from cancer research to children's charities. He'll be remembered as the best player on the greatest team in history (1976-77 Habs) ... and as a hero to millions of Canadiens).
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