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He held the record for the most consecutive games played in the NHL for several years.
15 Interesting Facts About Garry Unger
A legendary iron man of the NHL, this centre set a historic consecutive games streak while playing for six different franchises over a prolific 16-season career.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
10
Facts
15
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He was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1974 NHL All-Star Game.
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His consecutive game streak spanned 914 games over more than a decade.
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He was involved in a major six-player trade in 1968 that sent him to the Detroit Red Wings.
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He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Atlanta Flames, Los Angeles Kings, and Edmonton Oilers.
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He scored a shorthanded goal in the 1974 All-Star Game to help the West Division secure a victory.
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His iron-man streak was finally ended by a coach's decision to bench him in 1979.
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He recorded over 1,000 penalty minutes during his NHL career.
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After his NHL career, he moved to the United Kingdom to play for the Dundee Rockets.
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He helped the Peterborough Pirates earn promotion in the British professional league.
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He scored 95 goals in just 30 games during a single season in the British league.
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He credited his spiritual growth to the influence of his teammates on the Atlanta Flames.
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He was born to parents named Olive and Jack in Calgary.
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His younger sister struggled with the long-term effects of polio contracted during infancy.
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He surpassed a consecutive games record previously held by Andy Hebenton.
About Garry Unger
A prolific centre known for his endurance, this player set an NHL record by skating in 914 consecutive regular-season games between 1968 and 1979. Beyond his professional North American career, he enjoyed a highly productive stint in the British professional leagues where he dominated the scoring charts.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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NHL All-Star Game MVP
1974
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Consecutive Games Played Record Holder
1979
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Garry Unger.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Age: 78 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
Born: Calgary, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 22
Goals: 413
Assists: 391
Points: 804
Teams: 10
Teams & Career
Rochester Americans Moncton Alpines Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings St. Louis Blues Atlanta Flames Los Angeles Kings Edmonton Oilers Dundee Rockets Peterborough Pirates
Garry Unger played for 10 different teams during his 22 seasons career.