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Philadelphia Flyers to retire Eric Lindros' No. 88 jersey in January
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Flyers retire Hall of Fame centre Eric Lindros' No. 88
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Flyers honour Eric Lindros by retiring his number 88
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Philadelphia Flyers will retire Hall of Famer Eric Lindros' No. 88 jersey in January