Lyndon Byers, a former Bruin, passed away on Friday, his wife posted on social media. He was sixty-one.
Byers spent the first nine of his ten NHL seasons with the Bruins.
Due to his flowing hair, lively demeanor, and fists of rage, he was a major favorite among Boston fans, especially in the mid-1980s.
According to a Facebook statement from the Bruins, Lyndon’s tough, gritty approach made him a fan favorite during his nine seasons in the black and gold. He was also a vital part of the teams that advanced to the Stanley Cup final in 1988 and 1990.
During this extremely trying time, our prayers are with his wife, Annie, and son, Will.
In his career, Byers scored 28 goals, 24 of which were with the Bruins. He scored a career-high 10 goals in 1987–88, when the Bruins finally defeated the Canadiens in the playoffs and drove out the ghosts of the past.
The majority of Byers’ career-high 236 penalty minutes came while he dropped the gloves with all-comers.
Following his playing career, Byers spent 25 years as a local radio personality.
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