Flyers legend Bernie Parent passes away at 80

The Flyers lost a legend on Sunday morning as Bernie Parent passed away at the age of 80. One of the greatest athletes to ever put on the orange and black, Parent leaves behind a legacy that won't soon be forgotten.

A Hall of Fame goaltender, Parent was the backbone of the Flyers during their back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975. He posted career numbers, leading to the first championship, during his second tenure with Philadelphia. He amassed 12 shutouts while appearing in a whopping 73 games, a feat you'll never see a goaltender achieve again. There were just five games that he was not a part of that season.

That season earned him the first of back-to-back Vezina Trophies, though he shared the award with Tony Esposito the first year. His 1.89 goals against average and .932 save percentage are unheard of numbers for a goaltender who played as often as he did. His postseason ones are even more impressive.

Parent took home the Conn Smythe Award in both Stanley Cup years. His name can be found across the Flyers' record books, many of which no one player is likely to break. His 50 career shutouts are 30 more than the next closest player. For reference, Sam Ersson has seven in his young career.

But he was more than just a goaltender. Forced to retire after taking a stick to the eye in 1979, Parent kept his ties to the Flyers organization long after his playing days. If there were an alumni event, you know Parent would be front and center with a smile on his face. Even those who never saw him play knew the impact he had on the organization.

His work as an ambassador for the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation was just one of the many things he gave back to the community. He defined what it meant to be a Flyer. There will be no one else like Bernie Parent.