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Philadelphia Flyers set to retire Eric Lindros’ No. 88 in January

By Brendan Canney

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 29: Former NHL players Eric Lindros (L) and Joe Sakic joke prior to the 2017 Honda NHL All-Star Game at Staples Center on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 29: Former NHL players Eric Lindros (L) and Joe Sakic joke prior to the 2017 Honda NHL All-Star Game at Staples Center on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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This morning the Philadelphia Flyers graced every fan with the news that they will be retiring Hall of Famer and Flyers legend Eric Lindros‘ No. 88 in a ceremony January 18th, 2018.

Eric Lindros played 13 seasons in the NHL, eight of those with the Philadelphia Flyers.

In his time donning the Orange and Black Lindros won the Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award at 21. He averaged a Flyers record 1.36 points per game and places 5th all-time in Flyers history in goals scored. The 2016 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee also appeared in six NHL All-Star games.

From the press release:

"Lindros, who was one of the greatest offensive threats in team history over his 486-game Flyers career, will become the sixth Flyers player so honored. He joins Bernie Parent, Mark Howe, Barry Ashbee, Bill Barber, and Bobby Clarke in the Wells Fargo Center rafters.“Eric has made an incredible and lasting impact on the Flyers organization, our fans, and the game of hockey as a whole,” said Flyers President Paul Holmgren. “We could not be more proud to raise his number 88 to the rafters. We look forward to what is anticipated to be a historic night for the Flyers.”“I am deeply humbled and honored that the Flyers are going to retire my jersey,” said Lindros. “I am so thankful to the entire organization for this incredible recognition. I look forward to sharing this moment with my family, friends, teammates, and of course Flyers fans, who mean so much to me.”"

The legacy of Eric Lindros for many of fans will be tied directly to what he did on the ice, but in the wake of the concussions that forced him to retire from the game he loved at the age of 33, his legacy will mean much more for people who suffer from head injuries.

George Stringer, father of Rowan Stringer, a young woman taken too soon due to head injuries, credits Lindros in helping pass Rowan’s Law, a law consisting of 49 recommendations to improve education and communication about head injuries.

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That Thursday is sure to be a special night for fans and player alike. I couldn’t think of a more deserving honor for one of the best to suit up for this team. Eric Lindros is a phenomenal ambassador not just for the Flyers, but for the game of hockey.

Congratulations Eric!

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