Nearly 50 years ago, Dave Maloney and Ron Duguay were not only young stars on the ice for the New…
Former New York Rangers captain Dave Maloney reflected on the passing of former teammate Ron Duguay, who died of colon cancer at age 69. Maloney shared fond memories of their time together in disco-era New York during the late 1970s, including their run to the 1979 Stanley Cup Final and off-ice ventures like the Sasson jeans commercial.
Maloney noted that despite Duguay's celebrity status, vibrant nightlife, and high-profile social circle, the skilled forward remained grounded and was well liked by teammates. Duguay, who recorded 620 points across 864 NHL games, had publicly documented his battle with cancer in his final years.
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