Tony McKegney
Ice hockey player and NHL forward
Born
February 15th, 1958
67 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played for multiple teams in the National Hockey League (NHL), including the Detroit Red Wings, Quebec Nordiques, and New York Rangers. Achieved notable success during the 1980s. McKegney was part of the first group of Black players to play in the NHL. He contributed to the teams on which he played, showcasing a strong scoring ability and versatility on the ice.
Played for the Detroit Red Wings
Played for the Quebec Nordiques
Played for the New York Rangers
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