Chris Simon, a hard-knuckled pugilist who found fame with the Washington Capitals with a mix of brutal hits and goal scoring, died Monday in his hometown of Wawa, Ontario, the NHL Players' Association said. He was 52.
The Capitals recognized Simon's appeal with fans and featured him in marketing campaigns under new owner Ted Leonsis. In one commercial, he knocked over an elderly woman at a grocery store to provide protection for teammate Peter Bondra.
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