Marcel Dionne

Ice hockey player with the New York Rangers

Marcel Dionne - Ice hockey player with the New York Rangers
Born

August 3rd, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A professional ice hockey player, excelled in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1970s and 1980s. Played primarily as a center and achieved significant success with teams such as the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers. Secured a place among the top all-time goal scorers in NHL history. After a remarkable career, earned induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987.

Scored over 700 career goals in the NHL

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987

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