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Eddie Shack, one of the NHL's most colourful players on and off the ice, died on Saturday. He was 83."Eddie entertained Leafs fans on the ice for nine seasons and for decades off of it. He will be greatly missed," the team said in the tweet."Our thoughts are with his family."
The native of Sudbury, Ont., played parts of 17 seasons from 1958 through 1975 with six different teams, including nine years with the Maple Leafs. Shack collected 239 goals, 465 points and 1,431 penalty minutes in 1,047 NHL games. The winger added six goals and seven assists and 151 penalty minutes in 74 playoff contests.
"Clear the Track" by Douglas Rankine with The Secrets, started"Clear the track, here comes Shack. He knocks 'em down and he gives 'em a whack. He can scores goals, he's got a knack. Eddie, Eddie Shack." Shack drifted away from the Leafs' organization after retiring, but like many players from the team's 1960s dynasty, had returned to the fold in recent years.
"It was crazy, it was fun, & it was a big part of our winning those Cups. Note to heaven: Clear the track, here comes Shack!" Tory said.He won the Cup with the Leafs in 1962, '63, '64 and '67.
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