Boston Bruins rookie defenseman Ray Bourque smiles from the bench during a game against the Edmonton

Boston Bruins rookie defenseman Ray Bourque smiles from the bench during a game against the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 8, 1979 at Boston Garden. A 19-time All-Star and five-time Norris Trophy (Top Defenseman) winner, the Hall of Famer’s 56th birthday is on Dec. 28, 2016. (Tony Triolo)

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