Edward C. Gayda (May 11, 1927 – December 11, 2021) was an American professional

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player. Gayda was selected in the second round (15th pick overall) of the

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by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks after a collegiate career at

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. He played for the Blackhawks in 15 total games in 1951–52. In 2014, he was inducted into the

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. Following his playing career, Gayda went into private business. He died on December 11, 2021.

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