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Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
Atlantas first-ever pick, Jacques Richard (taken 2nd over-all) was considered by some scouts to have been Lafleur's better. Sadly, alcohol and a reckless lifestyle killed that promise.
The next season, Tom Lysiak was also taken second-over-all. He had a solid, if less than stratospheric, pro career. First over-all that season? Denis Potvin.
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saw a bio on him awhile back, was able to show what a talented player he was later in his career with Quebec i believe. What a waste, very similiar to a guy like Bryan Fogerty.