denverpost.com - 5/1/2008
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At 46, Detroit defenseman Chris Chelios is the NHL's oldest player, but still young enough to have a hockey idol. It's Keith Magnuson, a former University of Denver and Chicago Blackhawks star defenseman. Every time Chelios dons his helmet he thinks about the man he hoped to be like during his formative years. Chelios pays tribute to his late idol with a black "3" sticker on the back of his ...
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Chelios remains a Magnusson fan
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Red Wings defenceman Chris Chelios told the Denver Post's Mike Chambers that he's very proud of the #3 he wears on his helmet: May 1, Denver Post : Chelios pays tribute to his late idol with a black "3" sticker on the back of his Red Wings helmet. Magnuson, who died in a 2003 car accident, wore No. 3 in his 11 NHL seasons (1969-1980), each with the Blackhawks. "Maggy was always there for his teammates and the fans," Chelios said Wednesday after the Red Wings' practice at Big Bear Ice Arena. "He was just one of the greatest guys ever to come across the hockey world." Chelios ...
In Classy Move, Chelios Still Honors Magnuson
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... Chicago. I'd go out with him. You could never say a bad thing about him." Chelios remains close with Magnuson's survivors, who include a son, Kevin, a Denver-area resident and DU graduate. "Kevin is just like Maggy, which is great," Chelios said. "The whole family is great. How his kids turn out says a lot about a man. "He's going to be missed dearly over the years. It's sad. But he left a great impact on Chicago and all over the country. You won't come across a nicer guy." Thanks to Mike Chambers
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