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Barry Melrose, a legendary NHL coach and broadcaster, is retiring from ESPN after nearly 30 years at the network. Melrose, who is battling Parkinson's disease, will step away to spend time with his family. The news of his retirement comes after his Parkinson's diagnosis was announced. Melrose is known for his contributions to hockey broadcasting and his welcoming nature. He has received tributes from colleagues and sports figures, including Wayne Gretzky. Melrose's retirement marks the end of a remarkable career at ESPN.
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Even off the ice, Wayne Gretzky still serves as an evangelist spreading the gospel of hockey. “Everybody has to be an ambassador to help grow the game, whether it’s us on TNT or the guys on ESPN or the players themselves,” he tells VF. https://t.co/xi1dvEd5lN
WATCH: Hockey Icon Wayne Gretzky Gives Touching Tribute to ESPN's Barry Melrose, Who's Retiring Due to Parkinson's Diagnosis https://t.co/5MHRz5Bmw8
See ESPN's terrific Barry Melrose tribute narrated by Wayne Gretzky as legend steps away https://t.co/rURxaxcMGo https://t.co/ujRFsYMOxu
All the best to Barry Melrose, who is stepping away from his ESPN duties after a Parkinson's diagnosis. https://t.co/5pSA3roht0
ESPN hockey stalwart Barry Melrose ‘stepping away’ from network after Parkinson’s diagnosis https://t.co/JgKR15ZEZT https://t.co/H31euaJFOB
NHL analyst Barry Melrose has sadly been diagnosed with Parkinson's, and he'll now be stepping away from his role at ESPN while he battles the disease. https://t.co/vTVBA4Hrnj
A Salute to Barry Melrose’s Remarkable ESPN Career Spanning Nearly Three Decades https://t.co/zIV8wa6l5i via @espnfrontrow
ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose, 67, announces retirement following Parkinson's diagnosis https://t.co/Md76gbpXI8
Here’s how the sports world reacted to Barry Melrose’s Parkinson’s diagnosis https://t.co/yvEHnBZpJh
Honored to share a studio back in the day with Coach Melrose. Best wishes, Barry. https://t.co/ZSgpEN99hL
"I’ve had over 50 extraordinary years playing, coaching and analyzing the world’s greatest game, hockey." Barry Melrose, for decades one of the faces for NHL and hockey coverage, retires from ESPN after Parkinson's diagnosis. https://t.co/8Flvx5vlNC
A Salute to Barry Melrose’s Remarkable ESPN Career Spanning Nearly Three Decades https://t.co/Vzn9cevXYX via @espnfrontrow
ESPN hockey stalwart Barry Melrose ‘stepping away’ from network after Parkinson’s diagnosis https://t.co/LbnmOR0fGx https://t.co/etuBkteC3n
Barry Melrose is stepping away from ESPN as he battles Parkinson's disease. Melrose is a legend in the hockey community. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this incredibly difficult time. https://t.co/QEsOHptID1
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Longtime ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose is stepping away from the network following a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis https://t.co/GWiKhhoymm
Barry Melrose was the hockey department at ESPN for the years they didn’t have hockey. The lesson in biz is this - Show up on time, with a smile on your face, treat everyone well and you will very likely stay on longer than anyone thought possible and be beloved for it.
Longtime hockey analyst and former NHL head coach Barry Melrose has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is retiring from his television role at ESPN, he announced Tuesday. https://t.co/TQImyg7aqW
For nearly 30 years, he brought hockey to life for millions. Now Barry Melrose, who's been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, is stepping away from our ESPN family to spend more time with his own. Wayne Gretzky pays tribute to a one-of-a-kind guy, one we'll miss dearly on air. https://t.co/cAXob9wNVK
ESPN NHL analyst Barry Melrose has Parkinson's disease, retiring from network https://t.co/wD5FQTcRPO
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ESPN has released a tribute to legendary NHL broadcaster Barry Melrose — who is retiring to spend time with family while battling Parkinson's disease. Wayne Gretzky narrates "a life dedicated to hockey": https://t.co/zy9h6a924b
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Met Barry Melrose as a kid, signing autographs in Lake Placid at a hockey tourney. I was in awe of him then, but more so after being in his orbit - usually at the Cup Final. Same guy. Funny. Original. Generous. Genuine. Humble. Larger than life. Crush Parkinson's, Barry. ❤️ https://t.co/nJfphKOs6I
Legendary NHL coach and broadcaster Barry Melrose is retiring from ESPN, per @Buccigross. Melrose is battling Parkinson's disease and will step away after nearly 30 years at the network to spend time with his family. https://t.co/43M1fndTqq
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We'll have a tribute to Barry Melrose on Thursday's episode of The Drop, but suffice it to say: Barry was an absolute gem to work with. No one was more welcoming when I made the jump from Puck Daddy. He's a hockey TV icon. Deserves the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, IMO. https://t.co/2Xq9HaRCKA
BREAKING: NHL Studio Analyst Barry Melrose is stepping away from ESPN after Parkinson’s diagnosis. https://t.co/dqMzOlP1ac
Barry Melrose is the face of hockey for so many casual fans of the sport. He was an entry-point to the greatest game in the world for countless viewers. That's a great legacy. In a sport famous for its lack of personality, he always brought it.