Shawn Burr facts for kids
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| Born | July 1, 1966 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died | August 5, 2013 (aged 47) St. Clair, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Detroit Red Wings Tampa Bay Lightning San Jose Sharks |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | 7th overall, 1984 Detroit Red Wings |
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| Playing career | 1985–2000 | ||
Shawn Christopher Burr (born July 1, 1966 – died August 5, 2013) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played as a left winger. Shawn Burr played in the NHL for 16 seasons. His career lasted from 1985 to 2000.
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Shawn Burr's Hockey Journey
Shawn Burr was chosen by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He was the seventh player picked overall. This meant he was one of the top young players in the country.
Burr played 878 games in the NHL. He played for the Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, and San Jose Sharks. During his career, he scored 181 goals and made 259 assists. This gave him a total of 440 points. He also had 1,069 penalty minutes.
Helping the Community
Shawn Burr loved to help others. In 2007, he became the president of the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association. This group works to raise money for children's charities. These charities help kids in the Metro Detroit area.
He was also the president of the Port Huron Icehawks. This was another hockey team organization.
About Shawn Burr's Life
Shawn Burr was born in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. He lived there until he started his professional hockey career.
In 2011, Shawn Burr faced a serious health challenge. He was diagnosed with a type of cancer. He bravely fought the illness and completed his treatments. For a time, he was free of cancer. However, the illness returned the next year.
Remembering Shawn Burr
Shawn Burr passed away on August 5, 2013. He was at his home in St. Clair, Michigan. He is remembered for his hockey career and his kind heart.
Shawn Burr was survived by his wife, Amanda. He also had two daughters.
Awards and Honors
- 1983-84 OHL Rookie of the Year
- 1985-86 OHL Second All-Star team
