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He died in a car accident after his rookie season.

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Q: Michel Briere the only player other than Mario Lemieux to have his number retired by the Penguins only played one season in the NHL Why?
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Why does Michel briere retired from NHL?

Died following a coma induced by a car crash. Was the first number retired by Pittsburgh. Also... ROTY trophy was renamed the Michel Briere ROTY Trophy


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