Martin James "Marty" McSorley (born May 18, 1963) is a retired Canadian

Canada

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 professional hockey

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 player, who played in the National Hockey League

National Hockey League

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 from 1983 to 2000. A versatile player, he was able to play both the forward and defense positions. He is also a former head coach

Head coach

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 of the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League

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 (2002–2004). In addition to his hockey career, he has also worked as an actor

Actor

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, appearing in several film and television roles.
McSorley was born in Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton, Ontario

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, but grew up in Cayuga

Cayuga, Ontario

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, a small town in Haldimand County

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He made his NHL debut in October, 1983, with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

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, but rose to fame after a trade in September 1985 brought him to the Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers

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