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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 1983, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Dave Semenko makes a fist in front of a poster of boxer Muhammad Ali, in Edmonton. Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (Charlie Palmer/The Canadian Press via AP)
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In this May 19, 1984, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Dave Semenko celebrates a goal by teammate Wayne Gretzky (not shown) past New York Islanders' goaltender Billy Smith during an NHL game in Edmonton Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2016, file photo, former Edmonton Oilers hockey player Dave Semenko, center, and others listen in as captain Wayne Gretzky (99) leads a huddle during a practice for the NHL's Heritage Classic Alumni game in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2016, file photo, former Edmonton Oilers hockey players Wayne Gretzky, left, and Dave Semenko joke around during a practice for the NHL's Heritage Classic Alumni game in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
