Bill Masterton
William J. Masterton (August 13, 1938 – January 15, 1968) was a Canadian-American professional ice hockey centre who played one season in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Minnesota North Stars before succumbing to an injury he suffered during a game against the Oakland Seals in 1968. He is one of only two players in NHL history to die as a direct result of an on-ice incident during a game, the other being Howie Morenz of the Montreal Canadiens, in 1937.
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