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Clark Gillies’ NHL career through photos

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Clark Gillies (#9) of the New York Islanders skates with the puck during a Stanley Cup playoff game against the Penguins at the Civic Arena in April 1975 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Clark Gillies (#9) of the New York Islanders skates with the puck during a Stanley Cup playoff game against the Penguins at the Civic Arena in April 1975 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Getty Images
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Clark Gillies competes in a weightlifting competition on the ABC Sports television special 'Superstars' in 1979.
Clark Gillies competes in a weightlifting competition on the ABC Sports television special ‘Superstars’ in 1979. ABC
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(From left to right) Clark Gillies, Bryan Trottier, and Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders pose together on the ice in March of 1979 in Uniondale, New York.
(From left to right) Clark Gillies, Bryan Trottier, and Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders pose together on the ice in March of 1979 in Uniondale, New York. Getty Images
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Clark Gillies skates against the Philadelphia Flyers during a game in 1980 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
Clark Gillies skates against the Philadelphia Flyers during a game in 1980 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Getty Images
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Clark Gillies hoists the Stanley Cup in celebration with his teammates after their Stanley Cup victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on May 24, 1980 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York.
Clark Gillies hoists the Stanley Cup in celebration with his teammates after their Stanley Cup victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on May 24, 1980, at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, Long Island, New York. Bettmann Archive
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Clark Gillies holds the Stanley Cup on the ice after the New York Islanders defeated the Philadelphia Flyers to win their first-ever Stanley Cup at Nassau Coliseum on May 24, 1980.
Clark Gillies holds the Stanley Cup on the ice after the New York Islanders defeated the Philadelphia Flyers to win their first-ever Stanley Cup at Nassau Coliseum on May 24, 1980. Getty Images
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Clark Gillies (#9) fends for the puck in goal range during a game between the Islanders and Maple Leafs on November 12, 1980, at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Clark Gillies (#9) fends for the puck in goal range during a game between the Islanders and Maple Leafs on November 12, 1980, at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Getty Images
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Clark Gillies skates against the Montreal Canadiens in 1983 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Clark Gillies skates against the Montreal Canadiens in 1983 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. NHLI via Getty Images
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Clark Gillies holds the Stanley Cup over his head after the Islanders' fourth consecutive championship win on May 17, 1983, at Nassau Coliseum.
Clark Gillies holds the Stanley Cup over his head after the Islanders’ fourth consecutive championship win on May 17, 1983, at Nassau Coliseum. Getty Images
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Clark Gillies addresses the crowd during his No. 9 jersey retirement ceremony on Dec. 7, 1996 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Clark Gillies addresses the crowd during his No. 9 jersey retirement ceremony on Dec. 7, 1996 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Getty Images
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Islanders legend Clark Gillies shares a laugh with Denis Potvin as Bryan Trottier (right) and Bobby Nystrom chuckle during a ceremony honoring the Isles' dynasty on March 2, 2008.
Islanders legend Clark Gillies shares a laugh with Denis Potvin as Bryan Trottier (right) and Bobby Nystrom chuckle during a ceremony honoring the Isles’ dynasty on March 2, 2008. AP
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Clark Gillies waves to the crowd as he was introduced during a ceremony before the first period in an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum on Dec. 13, 2014.
Clark Gillies waves to the crowd as he was introduced during a ceremony before the first period in an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum on Dec. 13, 2014. Paul J. Bereswill
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Clark Gillies signs autographs for fans before a game between the New York Islanders and the Florida Panthers at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2019, in Uniondale, New York.
Clark Gillies signs autographs for fans before a game between the New York Islanders and the Florida Panthers at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2019, in Uniondale, New York. NHLI via Getty Images
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Clark Gilles arrives for the New York Islanders home opener against the Calgary Flames at UBS Arena on Nov. 20, 2021, in Elmont, New York.
Clark Gilles arrives for the New York Islanders home opener against the Calgary Flames at UBS Arena on Nov. 20, 2021, in Elmont, New York. Getty Images
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Former Islander and Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gillies' plaque is seen prior to the game against the Maple Leafs at UBS Arena on Jan. 22, 2022, in Elmont, New York.
Former Islander and Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gillies’ plaque is seen prior to the game against the Maple Leafs at UBS Arena on Jan. 22, 2022, in Elmont, New York. NHLI via Getty Images