With the Flyers set to begin their 56th season of play in less than a month, The Inquirer decided to look back at some of the best players to ever don the Orange and Black.

With the help of current and former Inquirer journalists Ed Barkowitz, Les Bowen, Giana Han, Olivia Reiner, Tim Panaccio, and Gus Elvin, plus an assist from legendary public address announcer Lou Nolan, we present our 50 greatest Flyers of all time. Let the debate begin.

Flyers years: 1981-88

Marsh set several personal records while in Philadelphia. Known primarily throughout his career as a defensive defenseman, he posted a career-high 24 points in 1982 and achieved a personal-best plus-41 rating in 1985.

The defenseman also served as an alternate captain and was part of two Flyers teams that reached the Stanley Cup Final.

Since retiring, he has continued to contribute to the Flyers organization in his work with the Flyers Warriors program.

Flyers years: 1976-84

Holmgren has worn so many different hats with the Flyers over the years that his playing career sometimes gets overshadowed.

On the ice, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer played with a mean streak, and to this day, he ranks second in Flyers history behind Rick Tocchet in penalty minutes.

Holmgren also chipped in as a consistent scorer, tallying at least 15 goals five times, including a career-high 30 in 1980. Holmgren also potted 10 goals during the Flyers’ playoff run that season, becoming the first American-born player to score a hat trick in a Stanley Cup Final game.

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Flyers years: 1972-78

Lonsberry played for four NHL clubs, but his best years came in Philadelphia.

A hard-nosed player, Lonsberry fit in perfectly with the “Broad Street Bullies,” posting four 20-goal seasons, including a career-high 32 in 1974. Playing alongside Gary Dornhoefer and Rick MacLeish, Lonsberry was part of both Flyers Stanley Cup championship teams and finished his Flyers career with 144 goals and 170 assists in 497 games.

Flyers years: 2000-03

With the Flyers boasting Bernie Parent and Ron Hextall, one might be surprised to learn that it is Cechmanek who holds the organization’s career records for goals-against average (1.96) and save percentage (.923).

Although he played only three seasons and 163 games for the Flyers, Cechmanek was nothing short of elite during that span. Cechmanek was an All-Star and finished second in the Vezina Trophy voting as a 29-year-old rookie, and in his final season with the team, he shared the Jennings Trophy (fewest goals allowed) with teammate Robert Esche and New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur.

Flyers years: 1993-97, 1998-2000

The right side of the “Legion of Doom,” Renberg helped the Flyers to the 1997 Stanley Cup Final, scoring 59 points that season.

A second-round pick in the 1990 NHL draft, Renberg set a franchise record for most points posted by a rookie with 82 in 1994, while notching what proved to be a career-high 38 goals in the process.

Although the Swede was traded away after four seasons, he returned to play two more years in Orange and Black and finished his Flyers career with 128 goals and 168 assists in 366 games.

Flyers years: 1994-2004, 2005-06

Therien is the Flyers’ longest-tenured defenseman, playing 753 games over the course of 11 years with the team.

Primarily a defensive defenseman, Therien posted modest numbers of 29 goals and 130 assists for 159 points while racking up 583 penalty minutes. Known for his toughness, Therien formed a strong partnership for several years with Éric Desjardins.

He delivered his most notable playoff performance in 1997, scoring one goal and registering six assists in 19 games, as the Flyers fell to the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Final.

Flyers years: 2007-14

If there ever was a player built for the city of Philadelphia, it was Hartnell. A player who thrived on getting under his opponent’s skin and who often toed the line between physical and dirty, Hartnell quickly endeared himself to Flyers fans.

Acquired from Nashville in June 2007 alongside Kimmo Timonen, Hartnell blossomed as a goal scorer in Philadelphia, scoring 30 goals twice, including a career-high 37 in 2012 when he earned his lone All-Star berth.

Flyers years: 2001-05

Jeremy Roenick had a brief yet productive career with the Flyers, posting 67 goals and 106 assists for 173 points in just 216 games (0.80 points per game).

One of the more colorful players in Flyers history, “JR” never reached the heights he did with Chicago, but he remained an All-Star in all three of his seasons on Broad Street.

But Roenick is best remembered for his playoff performances, including his Game 6 overtime goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2004 that propelled the team to the Eastern Conference finals.

Flyers years: 1972-78

One of the top offensive defensemen in Flyers history, Bladon ranks behind only Mark Howe, Desjardins, and Kimmo Timonen among blueliners in career points (230).

The two-time All-Star, who was nicknamed “Sparky,” reached double digits in goals in five of his six seasons with the team and was an important member of the Stanley Cup-winning teams of 1974 and 1975.

Bladon’s individual career highlight came on Dec. 11, 1977, when he became the first defenseman in NHL history to score eight points (four goals, four assists) in a game.

Flyers years: 1982-87

During the 1980s, McCrimmon combined with Howe to form the most dominant defensive pairing in team history.

In 1985-86, he finished second in the league with a plus-minus rating of plus-86, behind only Howe’s plus-87. Originally acquired by the Flyers in 1982, “Beast” regularly played 30 minutes per game and helped the Flyers to two finals appearances. A shutdown defenseman, McCrimmon’s offense evolved during his later years with the Flyers, highlighted by a 13-goal, 56-point campaign in 1986.

Tragically, McCrimmon was among the 43 people killed in the 2011 Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash in Russia.

Flyers years: 1982-91

One of four sets of brothers to have played a game together with the Flyers, Sutter had his two best seasons production-wise while playing alongside his twin, Rich. He posted a 51-point season in 1984 and a 60-point season in 1986 before Rich was traded to Vancouver.

The gritty, two-way forward played nine years in Philadelphia, captained the team from 1989-91, and finished with 137 goals and 223 assists in 555 games.

Flyers years: 1981-90

A smooth skater and a key contributor to two Stanley Cup finalists in the 1980s, Sinisalo is the Flyers’ record goal scorer (199) among European players.

His 409 points also rank sixth among right wingers in Flyers history, while only Tim Kerr and Brian Propp scored more goals for the team in the 1980s.

When Sinisalo died in 2017 from prostate cancer, Timonen said, “He was one of those people who made the way for us, the younger guys. He was one of the first Finns to do well in the NHL, so obviously, everybody knew him back home.”

Flyers years: 2011-19

Acquired from Los Angeles in 2011 for then-captain Mike Richards, Simmonds became an extremely popular player among both fans and teammates.

He also grew into a solid power forward here, scoring 20-plus goals six times and winning MVP of the 2017 All-Star Game. “He plays mean,” teammate Brayden Schenn once said, “but he can also play a skilled game.”

Simmonds is one of just three Flyers to lead the club in goals in four consecutive years.

» READ MORE: How Wayne Simmonds affected the Flyers

Flyers years: 2000-06

Primeau was a bit of an enigma for his first four seasons in Philadelphia: Not only did the Flyers trade popular center Rod Brind’Amour for him, but Primeau also seemed to disappear in the playoffs — even if he did famously score the game-winner in the five-overtime game against Pittsburgh in 2000.

That all changed in 2004 when he scored nine playoff goals, putting the Flyers on his back and carrying them to Game 7 of the conference finals. Unfortunately, a series of concussions ended Primeau’s career prematurely.

Flyers years: 2011-present

Going into the 2011-12 season, a 19-year-old Couturier was given a 10-game trial with the Flyers. He was so impressive that he has been a fixture ever since.

During that time he has consistently improved, especially on the offensive side of the puck where he has evolved into a 70-point player. One of the best two-way forwards in the league, Couturier was recognized for his defensive work with the Selke Trophy in 2020.

Signed through the 2030 season, Couturier has scored 180 goals and 280 assists across 721 games and will be looking to bounce back from back surgery this season.

Flyers years: 1977-82

At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, Bob Dailey brought size and skill to the Flyers’ defensive corps.

Nicknamed “The Count,” Dailey was an offensive producer in addition to being a bruising blueliner. In 304 games with the Flyers, Dailey scored 56 goals and piled up 138 assists. He also helped the Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Final in 1980, collecting 17 points along the way.

Dailey dealt with numerous injuries throughout his career, which ultimately ended at age 28 when he shattered his ankle early in the 1982 season.

Flyers years: 2009-12

One of the best defensemen of his era, the imposing Pronger helped the Flyers to the 2010 Stanley Cup Final in his first season after coming over in a trade with Anaheim — the third time Pronger had led an organization to the Cup Final in his first season there.

Pronger was nothing short of dominant that season, playing shutdown defense, tallying 52 points, and logging more than 25 minutes a night of ice time. He was named the team’s captain in 2011, but a series of concussions and their effects limited him to just 13 games for the rest of his career.

Flyers years: 1984-91

Acquired for an aging Daryl Sittler in 1984, Craven proved to be an absolute steal for the Flyers.

A reliable, two-way forward, Craven was a consistent producer for the Orange and Black, tallying at least 49 points in six of his seven seasons with the team. Twice a leading forward on Flyers teams that reached the Stanley Cup Final, Craven reached the 75-point plateau in both 1998 and 1990.

For his career, Craven ranks 18th in team history in assists (272), 19th in points (424), and 22nd in goals (152).

Flyers years: 1985-94

Eklund was a gifted playmaker, highlighted by the 1987 playoff run when the Flyers almost stunned the hockey world. Only Wayne Gretzky (29) had more assists than Eklund (20) that postseason when Eklund centered Rick Tocchet and Brian Propp.

Eklund was third among Flyers centers with 452 points and 334 assists when he retired and is now sixth and fifth, respectively. The Swede dished out 50-plus assists three times, including in 1986 when he led all rookies with 51 helpers.

“I guess I could shoot more,” Eklund once said, “but I’ve got guys around me who score goals.”

Flyers years: 2005-11

Carter quickly showcased a goal-scoring touch as a rookie, finding the net 23 times for the Flyers. He went on to become one of the league’s top goal scorers from there, finishing second in the Rocket Richard race to Alexander Ovechkin in 2009 with 46 goals, and scoring 144 times between 2007 and ‘11, ranking fifth in the NHL during that time.

The immensely talented Carter’s time in Philadelphia was marred by playoff struggles and off-ice controversy, and he was ultimately traded to Columbus for Jake Voracek and two draft picks in 2011. Maybe even more frustratingly, Carter eventually put it all together and won two Stanley Cups with the Los Angeles Kings.

Flyers years: 2005-11

After two modest seasons to begin his career, Richards became a star in 2007-08, leading the team with 75 points, making his first and only All-Star team, and finishing fifth in Selke Trophy voting.

» READ MORE: Revisiting the Mike Richards trade to the Kings

Following his breakout season, he was named captain of the Flyers in 2008 and went on to score 30 goals and a career-high 80 points that season. Richards’ brightest moment came during the Flyers’ remarkable run to the 2010 Stanley Cup Final, when he put up 23 points in 23 games and scored several clutch goals.

He was surprisingly traded in 2011 to the Kings, where he later won two Stanley Cups alongside Carter.

Flyers years: 1972-76

While “The Hammer” played only four full seasons for the Flyers, he made quite the impact both physically and mentally as one of the league’s biggest tough guys.

The face of the Broad Street Bullies, Schultz led the NHL in penalty minutes three times in four seasons, leaving opponents bruised, bloodied, and maybe most importantly, intimidated. The enforcer also could chip in offensively, scoring 20 goals — including two hat tricks — in 1974 to go along with his 348 penalty minutes.

An integral part of the Stanley Cup teams of 1974 and 1975, Schultz set a record of 472 PIMs in ‘75 that will likely never be broken.

Flyers years: 1970-80

During the back-to-back Stanley Cup seasons of 1974 and 1975, “The Hound” served as one of the team’s top enforcers and played a huge part in helping the Flyers earn their Bullies nickname.

Kelly did more than just beat people up during his decade with the Flyers, with longtime PA announcer Lou Nolan recently describing him as a “game changer” under head coach Fred Shero.

In all, Kelly accumulated 128 goals and 168 assists in 741 games with the Flyers, notably scoring the game-winning goal in the 1975 Stanley Cup Final clincher against the Buffalo Sabres.

Flyers years: 1972-80

“Moose” Dupont was one of the most feared defensemen of his era and a key cog for the Broad Street Bullies teams. For added context, from 1972 to 1980, only Schultz and Tiger Williams racked up more penalty minutes than Dupont’s 1,556.

Dupont was more than just a pugilist, though, as he ranked fourth leaguewide in defensive point shares during his tenure with the Flyers, twice reached double digits in goals, and crucially scored the last-minute, game-tying goal in Game 2 of the 1974 Stanley Cup Final.

Flyers years: 2007-14

Timonen was traded to the Flyers from the Nashville Predators in 2007 and impressed in his two-way game as an undersized defenseman at 5-foot-10.

In 519 regular-season games with the team, Timonen scored 270 points (38 goals and 232 assists) while averaging 22 minutes, 27 seconds of ice time per game. A four-time All-Star with the Flyers, the Finn was traded to the Blackhawks in 2015 and won the Stanley Cup that season.

Flyers years: 1981-86

Boy, what might have been. Lindbergh was 26 years old and coming off a career year when he was killed in a car accident in November 1986 while driving with a blood-alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit. Lindbergh had won the Vezina Trophy and helped the Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Final the previous season.

He remains the last Flyers goalie to win 40 games in a season and alongside Bernie Parent and Ron Hextall is one of just three to win the Vezina.

No Flyer has worn Lindbergh’s No. 31 since.

Flyers years: 2007-13

After he signed with the Flyers as an unrestricted free agent in 2007, Brière quickly became a fan favorite.

Despite being undersized at 5-foot-9, 174 pounds, Brière racked up 124 goals and 283 points in 364 regular-season games.

However, Brière is best known for his playoff heroics. In 68 playoff games over the course of five seasons, he averaged 1.06 points per game (37 goals and 35 assists). His 30-point performance, tops in the 2010 playoffs, powered the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Final, where they fell to the Blackhawks in six games.

» READ MORE: Are the Flyers grooming Danny Briere for the future GM job?

Flyers years: 2011-21

He was acquired from Columbus for Carter in 2011 and sent back to Columbus a decade later for Cam Atkinson. In between, he compiled 604 points for the Flyers, 10th-best in team history and the most by any European player.

The Czech playmaker ranks fifth in team history in assists (427) and forged a dynamic partnership with longtime captain Claude Giroux on the Flyers’ power play for more than a decade. Voracek was selected to the All-NHL first team in 2015, and tied Mario Lemieux’s All-Star Game points record with six that season.

While Voracek occasionally sparred with coaches, fans, and the media during slumps, he was always accountable.

Flyers years: 1967-78

Watson single-handedly “set Russian hockey back 25 years” after scoring in the infamous 1976 exhibition game against the Soviet Red Army team, Shero once joked.

That was because Watson didn’t score much, finishing his Flyers career with just 36 goals in 746 games. Not the biggest or fastest, Watson was a savvy defenseman who was responsible defensively on the ice and a larger-than-life character off of it.

He hoisted the Stanley Cup twice with the Flyers and remains an active member of the team’s alumni community.

Flyers years: 1967-78

An original Flyer, Dornhoefer wasn’t among the most prolific scorers in team history, but he scored some of their most important goals in critical moments.

He notched the game-winner in Game 7 of the Flyers’ 1974 Stanley Cup semifinal win over the New York Rangers. Dornhoefer also paved the way to the Flyers’ first playoff series win in the 1973 quarterfinals against the Minnesota North Stars with an overtime goal in Game 5.

Flyers years: 1973-82

While some may think of brother Joe Watson first, Jimmy had the more distinguished playing career.

A five-time All-Star, the younger Watson was a member of the Flyers’ Stanley Cup-winning teams of 1974 and 1975 and twice took home the Barry Ashbee Trophy as the team’s best defenseman. The steady Watson played his entire career with the team and was inducted into the Flyers’ Hall of Fame in 2016.

Flyers years: 1999-2000, 2012-13

A real fan favorite, Gagné ranks 10th in Flyers history in goals (264) and 12th in points (535). In all, he posted four 30-plus goal seasons, made two All-Star teams, and was twice the winner of the Bob Clarke Trophy as the team’s MVP.

Gagné played a central role in helping the Flyers become just the third NHL team to overcome a 3-0 playoff series deficit, returning from injury to score game-winning goals in Games 4 and 7 of the team’s second-round comeback vs. Boston.

Flyers years: 1967-76

An original Flyer, Van Impe was selected in the 1967 expansion draft with the 16th overall pick. For nine years, Van Impe brought a reliable, mean defensive presence to the Flyers’ blue line.

He became the second captain in franchise history after Lou Angotti was traded following the 1968 season. Known for his tenacity blocking shots, Van Impe once took a puck to the mouth that knocked out six of his teeth, but returned to the game.

He won the Stanley Cup in 1974 and 1975 with the Flyers.

Flyers years: 1984-92, 2000-02

Tocchet has been a part of seven organizations as a coach or a player, but Philadelphia was his true home.

Known early on primarily as a fighter, Tocchet evolved into one of the best power forwards of the 1980s, combining toughness and skill to devastating effect. A three-time All-Star and two-time 40-goal scorer while with the Flyers, Tocchet racked up 232 goals, 276 assists, and a team-record 1,815 penalty minutes in 621 games in Orange and Black.

He was inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame last season.

Flyers years: 1983-90

Poulin went from being an undrafted free agent to leading the team that pushed the mighty Edmonton Oilers to Game 7 of the 1987 Stanley Cup Final.

One of three Flyers to win the Selke Trophy as the league’s best defensive forward (Bob Clarke and Couturier are the others), Poulin also scored 30 goals twice, including 31 as a rookie.

He was named captain the following season by Mike Keenan — taking over for Clarke, no less. One of the most respected captains in team history, his signature moment was a five-on-three shorthanded goal against the Quebec Nordiques in Game 6 of the 1985 conference finals at the Spectrum.

Flyers years: 1995-2006

The Flyers’ captain from 1999-2002, Dejardins joined the team alongside John LeClair as part of a blockbuster trade with the Montreal Canadiens for Mark Recchi.

Dejardins spent the rest of his career with the Flyers and emerged as one of the most productive defensemen in franchise history. His 98 goals, 303 assists, and 396 points with the Flyers all rank second among defensemen.

Flyers years: 1992-95, 1999-2004

Recchi’s prolific 22-year NHL career ended with his induction into the Hall of Fame in 2017. He spent 10 of those seasons with the Flyers split between two stints.

In the early 1990s, he played right winger on the “Crazy Eights” line alongside Eric Lindros and Brent Fedyk, highlighted by his 123-point season (53 goals, 70 assists) in 1993. That total remains the Flyers’ single-season record for points.

A three-time All-Star with the Flyers, Recchi finished third in the league in scoring in 2000 (28 goals, 91 points), three points behind Pavel Bure, and five behind Jaromir Jágr.

Flyers years: 1991-2000

Brind’Amour’s career bridged the bad Flyers teams of the early ‘90s and the Eric Lindros contender years.

Nicknamed “Rod the Bod” for his intense workout routines, Brind’Amour racked up 601 points in 633 games for the Flyers (0.95 points per game). In addition to being one of the top 15 players during that time in terms of points per game, Brind’Amour was a terrific defensive center who never took a shift off.

He still owns the club record with 484 consecutive games played, but to this point has been puzzlingly snubbed by the Hockey Hall of Fame.

» READ MORE: Flyers great Rod Brind’Amour’s case for the Hockey Hall of Fame

Flyers years: 1986-92, 1994-99

The Flyers record holder in games (489) and wins by a goaltender (240), Hextall burst onto the scene as a 22-year-old rookie in 1987. That season, he led the NHL in wins (37) and save percentage (.902), winning the Vezina Trophy and the Conn Smythe although the Flyers lost the Stanley Cup Final.

While the wild-tempered Hextall never reached those heights again, he was an All-Star in 1988 and led the NHL in goals-against average in 1996. He also helped revolutionize the position in terms of playing the puck, and in 1987 he became the first goalie to score a goal directly.

Flyers years: 1974-82

Leach came to the Flyers after the first Stanley Cup championship and immediately led them with 45 goals as the team repeated.

The following season in 1975-76, “The Riverton Rifle” topped that, setting the club record with 61 goals — a mark that has stood for 46 years. That season, 51 of his goals came at even strength, the ninth-best total ever. Leach also won the Conn Smythe Award as the MVP of the 1976 playoffs and remains the only skater to win the award playing for a team that did not win the Stanley Cup.

One of seven Flyers to score 300 goals with the team, Leach struggled with alcoholism, a big reason his career ended when he was 33. “I push education and self-esteem and I tell them what alcohol did to me as I got older,” Leach said in 2002. “If I talk to 1,000 kids and get through to one of them, it’s a success.”

Flyers years: 1980-91

Just how good was Kerr? He is one of only 14 players to score 50 goals in a season at least four times — alongside the likes of Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Alexander Ovechkin.

The immovable power forward scored 363 times in 601 games for the Flyers (0.60 goals per game), while his career mark of 0.56 goals per game ranks eighth in NHL history. Only injuries could stop Kerr, and ultimately, they did, cutting short a career that looked destined for the Hall of Fame.

On April 13, 1985, Kerr scored four goals in a single period. His 34 power-play goals in 1986 remain a single-season NHL record.

Flyers years: 1995-2005

Also acquired in the Mark Recchi trade with Montreal, LeClair blossomed instantly with the Flyers as one-third of the famed “Legion of Doom” trident alongside Eric Lindros and Mikael Renberg.

He bagged 50-plus goals in his first three full years on Broad Street and was either a first- or second-team All-NHL player in his first five years with the club. A master in front of the net, LeClair’s hardworking style and willingness to score “dirty” goals made him one of the most beloved players in Flyers history.

During his heyday with the Flyers, only five players scored more goals than LeClair’s 333.

Flyers years: 1970-81

MacLeish burst onto the scene in 1973 with 50 goals and 100 points in his first full season with the Flyers, leading the team in goals and finishing second to Clarke in points.

A smooth skater who could be seen buzzing up and down the ice with his long hair flowing behind him, MacLeish was the Flyers’ first true sniper, racking up 328 career goals for the team. He twice finished in the top five in the league in goals and points and participated in three All-Star Games.

As good as he was during the regular season, MacLeish upped his performances in the playoffs, compiling 105 points in 108 games, including 53 goals. MacLeish famously scored the Cup-winning goal in 1974 in a 1-0 win over the Boston Bruins.

Flyers years: 1979-90

One of the most productive players of the 1980s, Propp ranks second in Flyers history in goals (369), third in assists (480), and fourth in both points (849) and games (790).

A five-time All-Star, he scored 30 goals eight times and 40 goals four times in 10 full seasons with the Flyers. During that span, Propp ranked second among all left wingers in goals and points, and sixth among forwards with a plus-minus rating of plus-299.

A standout postseason performer, the responsible two-way forward keyed the Flyers’ runs to the Cup Final in 1980 and 1987 and remains the NHL career playoff points leader among left wingers with 148.

Flyers years: 2008-22

The longest-tenured captain in the team’s history, Giroux shaped the last decade of Flyers hockey. Known for his competitiveness, “G” led the team both in the locker room and on the stat sheet.

A seven-time All-Star, Giroux finished in the top five in MVP voting three times, his best season coming in 2018 when he racked up 102 points. The five-time Bob Clark Trophy winner switched from left winger to center at various times during his career for the betterment of the team and became one of the NHL’s best faceoff men.

» READ MORE: In 15 years, Claude Giroux transformed from a shy rookie into a franchise legend

Giroux celebrated 1,000 games with the Flyers last season before being traded to the Florida Panthers on March 19. He finished his Flyers career ranked second in games (1,000), second in points (900), and eighth in goals (291).

Flyers years: 1982-92

In his 10 seasons with the Flyers, Howe emerged as the best blueliner in franchise history.

The son of Gordie Howe, the Hall of Famer is the career leader among Flyers defensemen in goals (138), assists (342), and points (480). Howe was also a finalist for the Norris Trophy three times (1983, 1986, and 1987).

His most impressive season with the Flyers came in 1986 when he amassed 24 goals — including seven shorthanded goals — and 58 assists and finished with a plus-minus rating of plus-87. Howe helped the Flyers to the Stanley Cup Final twice (1985 and 1987), falling to Gretzky’s Oilers in both appearances.

Flyers years: 1992-2000

Acquired in 1992 in one of the biggest blockbuster trades in NHL history, Lindros went on to score 290 goals and 659 points in just 486 games during a dominant eight-season run in Philadelphia.

Unlike any player who came before him, the 6-foot-5, 240-pound locomotive combined brute force and skill to become one of the biggest superstars the sport had ever seen. Lindros made six All-Star teams with the Flyers, won MVP in 1995, and helped the team reach the 1997 Stanley Cup Final. As a Flyer, he averaged 1.36 points per game, behind only Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jágr during that time frame.

» READ MORE: How the 1992 draft-day trade for Philly icon Eric Lindros revived the Flyers

As special as Lindros was, he struggled with concussions during his career, causing him to miss extensive time and leaving Flyers fans with a sense of what if?

Flyers years: 1972-84

Barber is the Flyers’ all-time leader in goals (420) and served as Clarke’s left winger on the back-to-back Stanley Cup-winning teams.

Consistent as a stopwatch, he scored at least 20 goals in all 12 of his NHL seasons, including 50 in 1976 and 45 in 1982. His 883 career points rank third in team history and he probably would have gotten to 1,000 but for a knee injury that cut short his career. A six-time All-Star, Barber is tied with MacLeish for the most playoff goals in team history with 53, and was also a strong defensive player and penalty killer.

The lifetime Flyer was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990 and had his No. 7 retired by the Flyers the same week.

Flyers years: 1967-71, 1973-79

Parent is one of the greatest goalies of all time, and his iconic career is highlighted by maybe the most dominant two-year run ever by a goaltender.

From 1973-75, Parent was nearly unbeatable, posting a 91-27-21 record, a 1.94 goals-against average, and a .926 save percentage while winning back-to-back Vezina Trophies, Conn Smythe Awards, and Stanley Cups. The ultimate big-game goalie, Parent posted shutouts in the Cup-clinching games in both ‘74 and ‘75.

In two stints with the Flyers, the Hall of Famer played 486 games in all, posting a .600 winning percentage and a team-record 50 career shutouts.

Flyers years: 1969-84

When it comes to the greatest Flyer ever, there really is only one choice: Bob Clarke.

Clarke played his entire 15-year career in Philadelphia and tops almost every key career category for the organization, including games played (1,144), assists (852), and points (1,210).

The rugged center captained the Flyers to their only two Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975 and won the Hart Trophy three times, a number eclipsed only by Gretzky, Gordie Howe, and Eddie Shore. Famous for his toothless smile, Clarke, a nine-time All-Star, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.