Hall of Famer Andy Bathgate dead at age 83
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Hall of Famer forward Andy Bathgate died Friday.
The HHOF is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Honoured Member, Andy Bathgate. Thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/1pmErlDqTw
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) February 26, 2016
Bathgate spent the majority of his career with the New York Rangers, spending parts of 12 seasons with the team, amassing 272 goals and 729 points in 719 games as a member of the blue, red, and white.
The 1958-59 Hart Trophy winner also spent parts of his 15-year career with the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978 finishing his career with 349 goals and 973 points.