ABOUT DON DEACON
Former center who played three seasons in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings and died at age 30 when he fell off his friend's balcony at a party.
He began his career with the IHL's Detroit Olympics.
He played in only three playoff games but had a combined two goals and one assist.
He grew up with his family in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
His career with the Detroit Red Wings ended 6 years before the legendary Gordie Howe began his long tenure with the franchise.
