PHOTO: Brent Burns poses for photo with fans at New Mexico gas station
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One never knows who they'll bump into on the road.
A group of young men driving across the United States happened upon Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks at a New Mexico gas station, and the defenseman happily posed for a photo with the travelers.

(Courtesy: @trojan_mcguire)
Burns kept in touch after getting back on the road, explaining his somewhat shabby appearance.
@trojan_mcguire ha maybe I should have mixed in a shower in the last three days! Sorry fellas! How's the trip back going
— Brent Burns (@Burnzie88) August 18, 2015
With that, Burns cemented his reputation as one of the most likable players in the league.
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