Len Cunning (November 1, 1950 – July 3, 2020) was an ice hockey player who played for the

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of the

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. His career ended in one game after taking a skate to the face.

Life facts

Len was born November 1, 1950, in

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. He was 6.03 feet tall and weighed 195 pounds. In his career, he shot left handed.

1970-1971 season

(Games Played: 69) (Goals: 3) (Assists: 20) (Points: 23) ( PIM: 78) Cunning faced

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of the Checkers December 8, 1970."Len Cunning," Hockey DB
Retrieved 11 Mar. 2011. It was not proven who won the fight.

1971-1972 season

(Games Played: 71) (Goals: 6) (Assists: 21) (Points: 27) (PIM: 70)

References

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