Ahead of his jersey retirement ceremony later tonight, Bruins legend Rick Middleton spoke with the media about his career with the Black and Gold, along with what it means to see No.16 rise up to the rafters. \r
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Middleton from Boston Sports Journal on Vimeo.

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Ahead of his jersey retirement ceremony later tonight, Bruins legend Rick Middleton spoke with the media about his career with the Black and Gold, along with what it means to see No.16 rise up to the rafters. \n
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Middleton from Boston Sports Journal on Vimeo.

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