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DET97111902- 20 NOVEMBER 1997 - DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA: New York Islanders defenseman Zdeno Chara, 6'9", 240 pounds, becomes the tallest player in NHL history as he takes to the ice against the Detroit Red Wings in the 1st period November 19th. Chara was just brought up from the Islanders Kentucky farm ystem. UPI bp/Bill Pugliano
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