posted by Jason Barrett on Apr 30
Bill Barilko only played 4 and 1/2 seasons, scoring just 26 times and was a low-key defensive defenseman on 4 Stanley Cup championships. Unfortunately he is legendary. Not for his hockey achievements per se, but for the mystery surrounding his sudden death. Barilko was a hard hitting defenseman who rarely scored and hardly ever got his picture in the paper. His only real measure of fame and respect came from his rivals and teammates. He was well respected as a hard hitting defenseman who was a
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