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“I believe Bobby Orr had the greatest impact of any player to come along in my lifetime. He earned his place in hockey history by single handedly changing the game from the style played in my day. In my mind there can be no greater legacy.”

Quote by Jean Beliveau

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Jean Beliveau, a renowned Canadian ice hockey player, was born on August 31, 1931, and passed away on December 2, 2014. His exceptional performance in the sport of ice hockey made him a legendary figure in the history of Canadian and world ice hockey. more

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