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The Philadelphia Flyers will honour Dave Schultz before tonight’s Flyers-Devils match at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA. Schultz will become the 20th member of the Flyers Hall of Fame.

Fans in attendance will receive a free Dave Schultz poster. Fans will also have a chance to receive autographed commemorative photographs from Fan Gear.

Schultz was one of 17 players that won back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with the Flyers in 1974 and 1975. He was well known for his muscle, accumulating 1,386 penalty minutes with the Flyers. Nicknamed the Hammer, he led the NHL in penalty minutes in 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75 and 1977-78.

“Dave Schultz helped define Philadelphia Flyers hockey,” said Comcast-Spectacor Chairman Ed Snider. “He played with a high level of intensity, always proudly defending the orange and black and making it difficult for our opponents. He never backed down and he fought hard every night, wearing his heart on his sleeve. While his temporary home was in the penalty box, we’re glad that he will have a permanent home in the Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame.”

There are 142 items on the Dave Schultz Collector Index, including 22 items from this year’s 2009-10 In The Game 1972 series. His rookie cards were issued in 1973-74 O-Pee-Chee and 1973-74 Topps. To receive a free Dave Schultz checklist, be sure to email The Want List at info@thewantlist.ca.

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