Bernie Parent, the legendary Flyers goaltender who helped lead the franchise to their only two Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, died Sunday, the team announced .

He was 80 years old.

No cause of death was announced.

In a release, the Flyers described Parent — who played for them for 10 of his 13 NHL seasons — as “a true legend, one of the most famous and beloved players, and most popular figures in the history of the organization and city of Philadelphia.”

Bernie Parent is pictured during the Flyers’ May 1975 game against the Sabres. AP

“The legend of Bernie Parent reached far beyond the ice and his accolades,” the Flyers continued later in their statement. “Bernie had a deep love for Philadelphia and fans of the Flyers. He was passionate about his role as an ambassador for Ed Sn

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