US EditionFormer Boston Bruins Enforcer, Longtime Radio Host Lyndon Byers Dead at 61
SUFFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, JUL 5 – Byers, known for 959 penalty minutes and 92 career fights, was a key enforcer for the Bruins and later hosted Boston's WAAF radio for 25 years.
- On July 4, 2025, Lyndon Byers, 61, died, with his wife Annie and the Boston Bruins announcing his passing.
- During his nine seasons from 1983 to 1992, Byers amassed 959 penalty minutes and 92 fights with the Bruins.
- Across his NHL career, Lyndon Byers played 279 games, scored 28 goals, and amassed 1,081 penalty minutes, with two Stanley Cup Final appearances in 1988 and 1990.
- Following the announcement, the Bruins expressed deep sadness, calling him part of their family, while his wife Annie shared grief and plans for a memorial on social media.
- Lyndon Byers' legacy includes 25 years as a Boston radio host, acting roles, and lasting influence as a fan favorite and Bruins family member.
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Bruins mourn the passing of Lyndon Byers
The Bruins community is mourning at the passing of one of the great characters in the club’s century-long history, Lyndon Byers, who died on Friday at the age of 61. Byers’ passing was announced on Facebook by his wife Annie, who wrote that she and their son Will were still processing the difficult news and […]
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