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Former NHL player Ron Duguay dies at 69 after a bout with cancer

Compiled Oct 22

Former NHL player and longtime Rangers fan favorite Ron Duguay dies at 69
Former NHL player and longtime Rangers fan favorite Ron Duguay dies at 69 · Photo: The Associated Press

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Ron Duguay died of cancer at age 69

  1. 1977
    Duguay selected 13th overall by the New York Rangers in the draft
  2. 1981-82 season
    Duguay named an All-Star as a point-a-game producer
  3. earlier this year
    Duguay's family started a GoFundMe to help cover travel and treatment costs
  4. Thursday
    A Rangers spokesperson said Duguay's family informed the team of his death

“The New York Rangers organization mourns the loss of Ron Duguay, one of the most popular players in franchise history.”

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