He is best known for his activities as a fighter and enforcer, as well as being one half of the bruise brothers with then detroit red wings teammate bob probert, during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Marty mcsorley this was the first fight between marty mcsorley and probert, who broke joe kocurs club record for penalty minutes by running his season total to 379 with the major. Bob probert was a winger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks between 1986 and 2002. Tough guy is a page turning journey of the life story of legendary nhl enforcer bob probert. The toughest players in red wing history by dan holmes, nov 2011 probert, nhl enforcer extraordinaire, was pronounced dead after collapsing on a boat near his hometown of windsor, ontario. In this fight there was no hype and no trashtalk in the papers. Marty mcsorley says he sustained more concussions from the normal. Stu grimson vs marty mcsorley round 2 nov 19, 1992 by. Bob probert and marty mcsorley square off for the undisputerd heavy weight title of the nhl.
Tough guy by bob probert with kirstie mclellan day it is not often a book s prologue is entitled the last chapter. Discover book depositorys huge selection of bob probert books online. A fight on february 4, 1994, against marty mcsorley, then of the pittsburgh penguins, lasting nearly 100 seconds. Jan 27, 2020 on january 28, 1991 bob probert and troy crowder would engage in two fights. He played for the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks. Apr 23, 2007 bob probert vs marty mcsorley red wings vs kings. He died suddenly in 2010 at the age of 45 while boating with his. Jul 09, 2010 for many years, bob probert watched steve yzermans back.
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 enjoyed reading about bob probert and his struggles and obstacles in life that he had to overcome. Marty mcsorley vs eric lindros nov 21, 1995 youtube. They tie up with probert throwing two body shots just before the two exchange a couple of rights. Summarizing the reflections on former red wings enforcer bob. Bob probert and craig coxe throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Marty mcsorley pittsburgh penguins vs bob probert detroit red wings nhl hockey fight feb 4, 1994 16. New book, nhl news and headlines rp show dec 3, 2019 by the rod pedersen show. Portrait of a hockey legend, a collection of interviews of hockey figures about their memories of playing against probert. Toronto one way or another, the late bob probert figured his. Chris simon colorado avalanche vs bob probert chicago blackhawks nhl hockey fight may 8, 1996.
Mar 15, 2015 mcsorley was also a participant in an epic 100 second duel with bob probert that is one of the greatest fights in hockey history. It concluded on may 31, with the edmonton oilers defeating the philadelphia flyers to win the stanley cup. Bob probert and kelly buchberger throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Top 20 greatest fighters in nhl history thesportster. The unwritten rules of fighting and retaliation in the nhl by ross bernstein, marty mcsorley, tony twist. As a hockey fan reading this book, i was intrigued to read about what life in the nhl was like.
Bob probert vs marty mcsorley feb 4, 1994 hd remastered. Bob probert and bryan marchment throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. News of his death shook the red wings, blackhawks, and both proberts friends, teammates, and former combatants, but. Proof that bob probert was nhl heavyweight fight champ. Summarizing the reflections on former red wings enforcer. The fight i remember most from the 9394 season was a scrap on february 4 with marty mcsorley, who was with the penguins. He supported many local charities and twice visited troops in afghanistan. Probert book reveals life of sex and drugs the globe and mail. Jul 05, 2010 the blackhawks honored probert with a bob probert heritage night on feb. The bob probert story a new documentary on the legendary windsorborn nhl enforcer, screening in windsor on dec. The unwritten rules of fighting and retaliation in the nhl by ross bernstein. Brashear handily won the fight and, on his way to the penalty box, taunted the bruins bench. In a battle between two of the undisputed heavyweights of the 1990s and two of the best fighters in nhl history, marty mcsorley and bob probert renewed their rivalry on.
Proberts opponents often feared him, but they always respected the man beneath the bloodied jersey. Excellent fight between two nasty enforcers, very long fight too. Jun 05, 2016 probert developed a number of rivalries with other bruisers and enforcers around the league as he protected his red wings teammates. The first bout, the rematch wed been waiting for for fifty games as mickey redmond so gloriously proclaimed at the bouts conclusion, got underway with both fighters getting set, throwing some preliminary blows before probert was able to get his right free and land some power punches, one of which caught. Marty mcsorley, todd ziniuk, celebrity golf classic. Martin james mcsorley is a canadian retired professional hockey player, who played in the national hockey league from 1983 until 2000. The unwritten rules of fighting and retaliation in the. A former head coach of the springfield falcons of the american hockey league 200204, aside from his.
Joseph george joey kocur born december 21, 1964 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player. But probert shouldnt be remembered as a onedimensional player, mcsorley said. He praised regular combatants stu grimson, troy crowder and marty mcsorley as honorable fighters in his book and once fought jody shelly three times in the same game. Best fighters in chicago blackhawks history, part i. It is even less often those first 12 or so pages puts you through such an emotional rollercoaster that you may have to put the book down to catch your breath when you are done reading it. New book, nhl news and headlines rp show dec 3, 2019. Probert book reveals life of sex and drugs the globe and. May 11, 2017 bob probert vs ed olczyk sioyvenheaven1. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on bob probert. Unfortunately, mcsorley had a habit of taking things too far, which he did in 2000 by assaulting donald brashear with a stick, ultimately leading to mcsorleys suspension and retirement. Your leadership and devotion will not be forgotten. Jun 20, 2006 classic 1993 conference finals bout between wendel clark and marty mcsorely.
It went on long enough for me to call my dad in the middle of it and narrate the action. Bob probert, february 04, 1994 pittsburgh penguins vs. I remember watching an epic fight between bob probert and marty mcsorley when i was a freshman in college and the two just battled for over 2 minutes, which is extraordinarily long, trading blows to the face for nearly the entirety of the fight. Malinowski has also produced books about facing federer, nadal, mcenroe, sampras, marat safin, serena williams, steffi graf and lleyton hewitt. Grimson enjoyed a careerlong rivalry with enforcer bob probert, considered by. Marty mcsorley played defence for the oilers, kings and penguins from 1983 to 2000. The 1987 stanley cup playoffs, the playoff tournament of the national hockey league nhl began on april 8, after the conclusion of the 198687 nhl season.
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. A true clash of the titans fight between marty mcsorley and bob probert. Marty mcsorley vs bob probert from the penguins at red wings game on feb 4, 1994. 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. Sears suburban backyard tractor club 322,039 views. My life on the edge, the former detroit red wings tough guy fought 246 times in 16 nhl seasons.
He is involved in a number of successful business ventures, appears at many corporate and charity events, and works as a commentator on rogers sportsnet. Probert is the subject of scoop malinowskis 2019 book, facing bob probert. The human cost of fighting in hockey is a fantastic book, and should be required reading for all hockey fans. He was one of the most feared and wellrespected tough guys in nhl history, and those who were brave enough to drop the gloves with bob probert tell the story in a new book. Tie domi, marty mcsorley, darrin kimble, bob probert pre season, gino odjick, rob ray. The genre of this book was an autobiography because bob probert wrote it himself.
This was the first fight between marty mcsorley and probert, who broke. Hi, below are my wantlists i am looking to buy or trade. Probert played a total of 1,016 games in the national hockey league nhl. Toronto one way or another, the late bob probert figured his four children were going to come across the. 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. I really enjoyed reading this book because it showed how hard the path to the nhl is. He was a commentator on rogers sportsnet, has acted in a number of films and television series and is in demand as a dinner speaker across north america. Bob probert vs marty mcsorley one of the best parts about that tilt, is afterwards, the respect the two fighters had for each other after they just tried to rip each others heads off. Classic 1993 conference finals bout between wendel clark and marty mcsorely. His timeless bouts with marty mcsorley, tony twist. Robert alan probert june 5, 1965 july 5, 2010 was a canadian professional ice hockey. Martin james mcsorley born may 18, 1963 is a canadian former professional hockey player, who played in the national hockey league nhl from 1983 until 2000. A former head coach of the springfield falcons of the american hockey league 200204, aside from his hockey career, mcsorley.
Behind the play, probert and mcsorley push and shove each other until they finally decide to drop the gloves. A versatile player, he was able to play both the forward and defense positions. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. My life on the edge, probert talked about this fight with mcsorley. 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. I was up all night before that fight, out partying. The unwritten rules of fighting and retaliation in the nhl. I saw this one coming mississippian instigator yeah gets to take down big boy manchester cork them again right in the here escalate into what for sure finally has to apply boy very reluctant to get out of these two had a memorable go earlier in their careers when berkshire was with montreal and with the detroit red wings. So it makes a lot of sense that stevie y will a eulogy at proberts funeral this morning.
Jan 21, 2019 the free press noted that probert collapsed on an incredibly hot monday afternoon an autopsy is scheduled for today, but its safe to suggest that probert suffered a heart attack, at around 2. Bob was in a position to be called upon to be, not only a regular player, but a valued player, mcsorley said. The blackhawks honored probert with a bob probert heritage night on feb. Probert ranks fifth on the nhls alltime list for most career penalty minutes behind tiger williams 3,966, dale hunter 3,565, tie domi 3,515 and marty mcsorley 3,381, though he played in. Historically, bob probert, dave schultz, and marty mcsorley were among the leagues most imposing enforcers. He spends a lot of time giving back to the community through his work with the nhl alumni and many other. See more ideas about bob probert, detroit red wings and red wings hockey. Probert continues to throw body shots and try and get his arm out of mcsorleys grasp while mcsorley returns fire with a right.
Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Bob, you are the reason why i and many others got into the sport of hockey. During a february 21, 2000 canucks home game against the boston bruins, brashear was involved in a fight with marty mcsorley. Probert was known for being a fighter and enforcer, as well as being one half of the bruise brothers with teammate joey kocur, during. His best year in the nhl was the 199293 season with the chicago blackhawks, where he beat some of the leagues more formidable fighters like tie domi, marty mcsorley, darrin kimble, bob probert preseason, gino odjick, rob ray, kelly chase, among others. News late bob proberts life of booze, drugs, women and hockey revealed in memoir. Which is weird since robitaille was a penguin 199495 only one season after mcsorley 199394 in this era, but both played limited games with pittsburgh 47 for mcsorley, 46 for robitaille in a. Robert alan probert april 20, 1985 july 5, 2010 was a canadian professional ice hockey right winger. Marty mcsorley vs bob probert feb 4, 1994 bob probert, hockey. Join facebook to connect with bob mcsorley and others you may know. Jul 19, 2017 bob probert vs marty mcsorley red wings vs kings. Marty mcsorley wins, the celebrity golf classic 20.
Proberts opponents often feared him, but they always. Marty mcsorley most teams had and still have an enforcer, often a player with limited allaround skills whose job is intimidation and retaliation. New documentary examines human side of bob probert. Bob probert simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Watch bob probert vs marty mcsorley fighthockey on dailymotion. This revealing of bob proberts early life, via this article, helped me pin down the persona of this kingpin of nhl fighters from 19862002. Steve yzerman expected to provide a eulogy at bob proberts. Stu grimson vs marty mcsorley round 2 nov 19, 1992. Stuart grimson born may 20, 1965 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player. Nov 26, 2018 an intimate portrait of legendary nhl tough guy bob probert told through exclusive interviews with his family, friends, teammates and rivals.
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