Charles Frederick Burns (born February 14, 1936) is an American-born Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played 749 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Oakland Seals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars. Burns was mainly known for being an excellent skater, playmaker and defensive player who performed checking and penalty-killing. His trademark was the heavily padded helmet that he was forced to wear after suffering a serious head injury while playing junior hockey in 1954–55.
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14 February 1936 Detroit, Michigan
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Died |
5 November 2021 (aged 85)
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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