Shawn Christopher Burr (July 1, 1966 – August 5, 2013) was a professional

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left winger. Burr played in the

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for parts of 16 seasons from 1985 to 2000.

Playing career

Burr was drafted in the first round (seventh overall) by the Detroit Red Wings in the

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. Burr played 878 career NHL games with the Red Wings,

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and the

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, scoring 181 goals and 259 assists for 440 points. He also garnered 1,069 penalty minutes. In 2007, Burr was elected president of th
Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association
and was active in its efforts to raise money for children's charities in

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. Burr was the president of the

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IHL hockey organization.

Personal

Burr was born in

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, Ontario, Canada and lived there until his hockey career began. On February 27, 2011, it was reported that Burr was diagnosed with

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, which in some cases requires a

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. He successfully completed

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and was reportedly cancer free. However, it returned the following year.

Death

Burr died on August 5, 2013, after a fall in his home in

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caused massive brain trauma. It is unknown if the fall was related to the lasting side effects of his cancer treatments. Burr was survived by his wife Amanda and their two daughters.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards

*1983-84 OHL Rookie of the Year *1985-86 OHL Second All-Star team

References

External links

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