We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. See more ideas about bob probert, detroit red wings and red wings hockey. My life on the edge, by bob probert, bob probert, kirstie mclellan day, kirstie mclellan day, a trade paperback from harpercollins, an imprint of harpercollins publishers. A loving husband to dani and a dedicated father to their four children, probert supported many local charities and twice visited the troops in afghanistan. Marty mcsorley two of the best of their generation in a game called by the best hockey announcers of their generation, gary thorne and the immortal and inimitable bill clement. Bob probert, february 04, 1994 pittsburgh penguins vs. Oct 22, 2010 chicago blackhawks bob probert 24 and boston bruins andrei nazarov 62 of russia, mix it up along the boards during a first period fight sunday, oct. This was the first fight between marty mcsorley and. Legendary nhl tough guy bob probert died monday after collapsing while on a boat on lake st. Probert was known for being a fighter and enforcer, as well as being one half of the bruise brothers with teammate joey kocur, during. Bob probert, canadian ice hockey player born june 5, 1965, windsor, ont.
Probert book reveals life of sex and drugs the globe and mail. This book doesnt give a linear narrative story, but is simply a series of interview questions with different players who fought bob probert during their nhl careers. Bob probert simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Like there was a lot of good things he did that you could follow, like how he never gave up on playing.
Robert bob alan probert was born in windsor, ontario in june of 1965. This book examines the career of the nhls all time greatest enforcertough guy bob probert via interviews with teammates and insiders. Clothes were getting torn off as each of the two big. Norm probert, right, brother of nhler bob probert, leaves. Chicago blackhawks bob probert 24 and boston bruins andrei nazarov 62 of russia, mix it up along the boards during a first period fight sunday, oct. Louis blues, but one of the best fights in history was probert vs. Incrediblesspaces marty mcsorley vs bob probert feb 4, 1994 detroit feed bob probert, little. A fight on february 4, 1994, against marty mcsorley, then of the pittsburgh penguins, lasting nearly 100 seconds. It follows the book chronologically, and it gets dark, dani probert said. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Portrait of a hockey legend, a collection of interviews of hockey figures about their memories of playing against probert. Probert wanted to tell his story in his own words to set the record straight. The bob probert story, directed by geordie day and airing. Bob probert and kelly buchberger throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Jul 05, 2010 bob lost the fight of his life this afternoon, said probert s fatherinlaw, dan parkinson, a police officer who performed cpr before probert was rushed to ontarios windsor regional medical center. Former nhl tough guy bob probert dead at age 45 the. The greatest enforcer ever by john blaise on july 06, 2010. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Oct 26, 2010 bob probert, born and raised in windsor, ontario, was a winger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks between 1985 and 2002. Bob probert drops the puck between jonathan toews of the chicago blackhawks and chris chelios of the detroit red wings before game 4 of the western conference finals in 2009. George winney drives his motorcycle carrying the casket of bob probert as they arrive at windsor christian fellowship for a funeral service for one of the toughest players in nhl history. Bob probert was arguably the best enforcer in the history of the nhl.
Bob probert vs marty mcsorley mar 2288 4thlinevoice. He had a couple of great ones in one night in1992 against the st. Bob probert in chicago, having crashed his motorcycle into a car. Jan 24, 2015 bob probert vs marty mcsorley mar 2288 4thlinevoice. I even recommended them as a resource in my i can teach my child to read ebook with. Robert alan probert april 20, 1985 july 5, 2010 was a canadian professional ice hockey right winger. Nhl home sports news, scores, schedules, and videos fox.
We set out to find the best of bob proberts nhl fights and while we. Seriously posted by woodape on january 23, 2009 at 01. Tough guy is a gripping journey, full of jawdropping stories about bobs onice battles and his reckless office encounters with drugs, alcohol, customs officials, police, courts and the nhl. Former nhl tough guy bob probert dead at age 45 the globe. A loving husband to dani and father offour children, probert died suddenly on july 5, 2010, while withhis family on his boat near windsor. Probert was out of shape, coming into training camp, but they agreed to go down to the kronk gym in detroit, put on the gloves and fought a. Unfollow bob probert autograph to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I would place this book in the hands of every athlete who intends to move from junior ranks to become a pro. Marty mcsorley vs bob probert from the penguins at red wings game on feb 4, 1994. Jul 05, 2010 former nhl tough guy bob probert dead at age 45. Nhl players theo fleury, marty mcsorley and jamie mcouin were amazing.
Bob probert, born and raised in windsor, ontario, was a winger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks between 1985 and 2002. In the lead up to that night, down goes brown will feature a countdown of wendels top 17 greatest moments. According to police reports, his bloodalcohol level was more than three times the legal limit and he told officers. Bob probert and craig coxe throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Probert is the subject of scoop malinowskis 2019 book, facing bob probert. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on.
Robert alan probert was a canadian professional ice hockey forward. Hockey enforcer probert remembered as gentle soul with. Bob probert, perhaps the nhls alltime heavyweight champion, is dead at 45. Rob ray buffalo sabres vs marty mcsorley san jose sharks nhl hockey fight jan 10, 1998. Aug 31, 2000 discover book depositorys huge selection of bob probert books online. New documentary examines human side of bob probert. He played for the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks. Bob probert and bryan marchment throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Bob lost the fight of his life this afternoon, said proberts fatherinlaw, dan parkinson, a police officer who performed cpr before probert was rushed to ontarios windsor regional medical center. Proberts opponents often feared him, but they always respected the man. A big time fight between two big legends of the enforcing world went down on this day. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. If he had kept his act together a little better, he would have retired a red wing, possibly kissed the cup, and pretty much owned the motor city. I really enjoyed reading this book because it showed how hard the path to the nhl is.
Fighting in the nhl isnt what it used to be, but bob probert was a legendary warrior, who actually possessed good hockey skills. Robert alan probert june 5, 1965 july 5, 2010 was a canadian professional ice hockey. In tribute to bob probert, heres the best of his nhl rough stuff. Save bob probert autograph to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The former nhler put his office struggles behind him and died a family man. This 100 km ride will once again be departing from thunder road harley davidson on a scenic ride through beautiful essex county before returning to our final stop at the ciociaro club pavilion. In the early 90s, bob probert was the nhls bad boy. It is the story of bob probert, as told by kirstie mclellan day.
My life on the edge by bob probert with kirstie mclellan day, starts out. My life on the edge, by bob probert, bob probert, kirstie mclellan day, kirstie mclellan day, a trade paperback from harpercollins, an imprint. Bob probert knew the fierce pounding he dished out and received over 16 seasons as an nhl enforcer was taking its toll as he got older. He finished fifth all time with 3,300 penalty minutes and was in 238 fights in his career. In 2010, his biography was published posthumously by harpercollins of toronto bob probert died of a massive heart attack on july 5, 2010. Malinowski has also produced books about facing federer, nadal, mcenroe, sampras, marat safin, serena williams, steffi graf and lleyton hewitt. The casket carrying bob probert is guilded into place on a motorcycle by bobs brother norm probert, right, with help from pallbearers joey kocur. Marty mcsorley says he sustained more concussions from the normal contact. The genre of this book was an autobiography because bob probert wrote it himself. Stu grimson, chris chelios, tie domi, tony twist, marty mcsorley, and more.
I even recommended them as a resource in my i can teach my child to read ebook with the caveat that they should be used in moderation. Probert played a total of 1,016 games in the national hockey league nhl. Norm probert, right, brother of nhler bob probert, leaves windsor christian fellowship following a funeral service, friday, july 9, 2010. Bob probert s greatest hits ten of the legendary enforcers bouts vs. During a notorious career with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks, bob probert racked up points, penalty minutes and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the nhl. With some of the fights these days bob and marty should come out of retirement. He was 45 and is survived by his wife, dani, and their four children. He backed up his teammates one hundred percent, taking on the toughest guys of his era. Probert played for the national hockey leagues detroit red wings. Excellent fight between two nasty enforcers, very long fight too. Proof that bob probert was nhl heavyweight fight champ.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of bob probert books online. Jul 05, 2010 probert played a total of 1,016 games in the national hockey league nhl. But that, sadly, is about the most significant thing that can be said for him on that side of the law. The longtime detroit red wing who happens to have been the last player to have scored a goal at maple leaf gardens. Marty mcsorley vs bob probert feb 4, 1994 detroit feed youtube. The casket carrying bob probert is guilded into place on a motorcycle by bob s brother norm probert, right, with help from pallbearers joey kocur, gerry gallant and doug gilmour, all centre, as.
Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. I enjoyed reading about bob probert and his struggles and obstacles in life that he had to overcome. Bob probert fighting this was one of his first nhl fights my personal reaction to the book after reading this book i have a mixed reaction, with a lot of different feelings. Posted in rcanucks by utantamle 15 points and 6 comments. I have bob books set 1 and bob books set 2 and have used them with both of my boys. Everything happens for a reason, including two guys throwing haymakers, trying to dislodge each others adams apples. Probert was known for being a fighter and enforcer, as well as being one half of the bruise brothers with teammate joey kocur, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Bob probert vs marty mcsorley feb 4, 1994 hd remastered. Nhl sports news, scores, schedules, and videos fox sports. The book is about a hockey player, and a good one, at that. Bob probert, born and raised in windsor, ontario, was awinger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawksbetween 1985 and 2002. The casket carrying bob probert is guilded into place on a. Bob probert books list of books by author bob probert. They went at it fair and square, no real instigator.
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