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Former Flyers defenseman Bob 'The Count' Dailey dies at 63

Bob Dailey, a two-time all-star who twice won the Barry Ashbee Trophy as the Flyers' best defenseman, died Wednesday at age 63 after a long battle with cancer.

Nicknamed "The Count," Mr. Dailey was a member of the Flyers team that posted an NHL-record 35-game unbeaten streak in the 1979-80 season.

"Bob was an integral part" of that team, said club president Paul Holmgren, noting that the Flyers reached the Stanley Cup Finals that season. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends."

Holmgren was Mr. Dailey's teammate with the Flyers.

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