Mike Bossy through the years
Photos of Islanders legend Mike Bossy over the years.
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New York Islanders Mike Bossy, right, eyes the puck, blocked by Minnesota North Stars Fred Barrett as North Stars goalie Pete Lopresti looks on at Nassau Coliseum on Dec. 7, 1977.
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Mike Bossy steps over Colorado Rockies goalie Bill McKenzie after scoring the Islanders 'seventh goal on Jan. 11, 1978, at Nassau Coliseum.
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Mike Bossy, right, of the New York Islanders, reacts after he scored the winning goal in overtime to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs at Nassau Coliseum on April 20, 1978.
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New York Islanders winger Mike Bossy cheers after his hat trick goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum on Jan. 13, 1981. With the goal, his 44th of the season, Bossy tied the NHL hat trick record of 7 in a season. The Islanders defeated the Penguins 6-3.
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Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders is jubilant after scoring his 50th goal in 50 games, tying the record held by Maurice "Rocket" Richard, at Nassau Coliseum on Jan. 24, 1981. He scored the 50th goal at 18:50 of the third period against the Quebec Nordiques.
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The Islanders' Mike Bossy celebrates Bryan Trottier's goal against Toronto as Maple Leafs goalie Michel Larocque sits dejectedly on the ice at Nassau Coliseum on April 9, 1981.
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New York Islanders' Mike Bossy, left, presents Peter Stastny of the Quebec Nordiques with the Calder Trophy for the NHL's rookie of the year June 9, 1981 in Montreal.
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The Islanders' Mike Bossy skates on after just scoring a hat trick against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 9th game goal for the Islanders and his 51st of the season, at Nassau Coliseum on March 5, 1982. Bossy set an NHL record by scoring 50 goals in each of his five seasons.
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Islanders coach Al Arbour, left, talks with his top scorer, Mike Bossy, during a break in practice in Denver on March 17, 1982.
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New York Islanders right wing Mike Bossy poses with some of the spoils reaped after the Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cup at Nassau Coliseum on May 20, 1982. Bossy scored two goals in the game and finished the playoffs with 17, earning the Conn Smythe MVP trophy at right and the Sport Magazine MVP trophy, left. At center is the Stanley Cup.
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President Ronald Reagan addresses a reception for the Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders at the White House in Washington, D.C., May 24, 1983. From left are Billy Smith, President Reagan, Denis Potvin and Mike Bossy.
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Mike Bossy gets the puck past goalie Hannu Kamppuri of the New Jersey Devils to score in the third period action at Nassau Coliseum on Oct. 17, 1984.
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New York Islanders Mike Bossy waves to fans during ceremonies honoring him at Nassau Coliseum before a game against Quebec Nordiques on March 10, 1988.
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Mike Bossy, the only player ever to score at least 50 goals in nine straight seasons, holds his New York Islanders uniform up at a news conference in New York, Oct. 24, 1988. Bossy cited back problems as his reason for retiring.
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Islander greats Brian Trottier and Mike Bossy wave to the crowd during a pregame salute to ex-players at Nassau Coliseum.
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From left, Clark Gillies, Denis Potvin, Mike Bossy and Dave Langevin wave to the crowd during a ceremony honoring the 25th anniversary of the Islanders' first Stanley Cup victory on March 4, 2006 at Nassau Coliseum.
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The Islanders' Mike Bossy holds up the Stanley Cup with teammates after beating the Vancouver Canucks at Pacific Coliseum in Game 4 on May 16, 1982.
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From left, Clark Gillies, Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier of the New York Islanders Stanley Cup championships take part in a ceremony prior to the Islanders game against the Florida Panthers on March 2, 2008 at the Nassau Coliseum.
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Former New York Islanders player Mike Bossy is announced as Executive Director of Corporate Relations for the New York Islanders on October 13, 2006 at the Nassau Coliseum.
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Mike Bossy off the New York Islanders speaks to the crowd during a ceremony celebrating the "Core of the Four" Stanley Cup championship teams on March 2, 2008.
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Former New York Islanders legend Mike Bossy waves to the crowd before the game against the Florida Panthers at the Nassau Coliseum on March 2, 2008.
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New York Islander legend and hockey Hall of Famer Mike Bossy drops the ceremonial first puck between Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins and John Tavares of the Islanders at Nassau Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.
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Former New York Islanders Mike Bossy waves to the crowd prior to the game during Mike Bossy tribute Night at Nassau Coliseum on January 29, 2015.
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New York Islander legend and hockey Hall of Famer Mike Bossy is honored before a game between the Islanders and the Boston Bruins at Nassau Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015.
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Islanders legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Bossy is honored before a game between the Islanders and the Bruins at Nassau Coliseum on Jan. 29, 2015.
