Former Habs president and owner John David Molson passes away at age 88

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Posted May 9, 2017 9:01 am EST

Updated May 9, 2017 9:17 am EST

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John David Molson, former vice-president of Molson Breweries passed away Monday, May 9, 2017. File photo June 3, 2015. Ryan Remiorz / The Canadian Press

John David Molson, the former president and owner of the Montreal Canadiens and prominent member of the Molson family of brewers, has died.

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The team announced Monday night that Molson passed away at the age of 88.

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Molson was born in Montreal and joined the family business, Molson Breweries, in 1949, eventually becoming vice-president in 1964.

He became president of the Molson family-owned Canadiens the same year and led the Habs to five Stanley Cup championships until he stepped down in 1972.