Bryan Hextall was a professional hockey player who had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and began his career with the New York Rangers in 1962. He was known for his hard-hitting style of play and was a fan favorite. He was a two-time All-Star and was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1967. Hextall was also an effective goal scorer, scoring 20 or more goals in six of his 14 NHL seasons.

Hextall was a key member of the Rangers' Stanley Cup championship team in 1972-73. He scored the game-winning goal in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks. Hextall was also a member of the Philadelphia Flyers' Stanley Cup championship team in 1974-75. He was traded to the Flyers in 1973 and was a key contributor to the team's success.

Hextall was also known for his physical play and was one of the most penalized players in the NHL during his career. He was a two-time winner of the NHL's penalty minutes leader award and was also known for his willingness to drop the gloves and fight.

Hextall retired from the NHL in 1976 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984. He was also named to the Rangers' All-Century Team in 2000. Hextall was a key member of two Stanley Cup championship teams and was one of the most feared players in the NHL during his career. He was a fan favorite and a true hockey legend.

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