He was 45 and is survived by his wife, dani, and their four children. Robert alan probert was a canadian professional ice hockey forward. Robert bob alan probert was born in windsor, ontario in june of 1965. Probert received a match penalty, game misconduct and major penalty for the incident.
Interview was taken from the extras section of the dvd the last gladiators. 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 gilmore, alll centre, as. I enjoyed reading about bob probert and his struggles and obstacles in life that he had to overcome. Former nhl tough guy bob probert dead at age 45 the. Probert played for the national hockey leagues detroit red wings.
Bob probert, considered by many hockey fight aficionados as the nhls alltime heavyweight champion, died on monday after collapsing in a boat, according to his fatherinlaw and a. What fans may not have known is that the former red wings and blackhawks pugilist was. 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. Probert, who teamed up with fellow pugilist kocur in the late 80s and early 90s as part of the bruise brothers, died in 2010 while boating with his family. Bob probert talking about his experiences as a enforcer. When the detroit red wings drafted bob probert 3rd round and joey kocur 5th round in the 1983 nhl draft, they probably did not realize that those two. Bob family travel specializes in group travel, china, cruises, destination. Robert alan probert was born on june 5, 1965 in windsor. 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. That good night by richard probert nook book ebook. Statistics of bob probert, a hockey player from windsor, ont born jun 5 1965 who was active from 1982 to 2002. Robert alan probert was born on june 5, 1965 in windsor, ontario, canada. Bob probert died of a heart attack on july 5, 2010.
Robert alan probert june 5, 1965 july 5, 2010 was a canadian professional ice hockey forward. Bob probert talking about his experiences as a enforcer duration. Bob probert the baddest sob to ever lace up a pair of. What i wound up with was a bible in the book of probie. Bruce probert phone, address, background info whitepages. 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. But that, sadly, is about the most significant thing that can be said for him on that side of the law. Aug, 2010 the death of former enforcer extraordinaire bob probert saddened and surprised many an nhl fan.
Oct 01, 2011 this was a very good book by arguably the best fighter in the nhl. Tough guy by bob probert with kirstie mclellan day it is not often a book s prologue is entitled the last chapter. He backed up his teammates one hundred percent, taking on the toughest guys of his era. 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.
Legends of hockey nhl player search player bob probert. Best fighters in chicago blackhawks history, part i. Jul 05, 2010 bob probert waves to the fans prior to dropping the puck for the cermonial faceoff during game four of the western conference final of the 2009 stanley cup playoffs between the chicago blackhawks. My life on the edge was published on october 26, 2010 which was coauthored by kirstie mclellan day. He finished fifth all time with 3,300 penalty minutes and was in 238 fights in his career. Bob was in a position to be called upon to be, not only a regular player, but a valued player, mcsorley said. The timeless legend of johnny bower, hockey dynasties, without fear, nine. Bob probert born robert alan probert on june 5, 1965 was a canadian.
Probert, along with former teammate joe kocur, is featured in a book entitled bruise brothers by bob duff. Bob probert, born and raised in windsor, ontario, was a winger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks between 1985 and 2002. The blackhawks honored probert with a bob probert heritage night on feb. Love this book such an easy read, its funny and deep at the same time it totally gives you a glimpse of what it was like to be them. Tough guy is a gripping journey through the life of bob probert, with jawdropping stories of his onice battles and his reckless encounters with drugs, alcohol, police, customs officials, courts, and the nhl, told in his own voice and with his rich sense of humor. Norm probert, right, brother of nhler bob probert, leaves. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. His game was more about intimidation, protecting his teammates and fighting. 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. Bob really had some demons and i dont think he could do much about them but try every day to overcome them. A history of the windsor spitfires, and the hockey hall of fame mvp trophies and winners. Suspended by nhl for four games during 198586 season for headbutting bob mcgill during a benchclearing brawl with 5. Bob probert had a kind heart and gentle soul, yzerman.
Clair with his children, fatherinlaw, and motherinlaw when he developed what was described as severe chest pain and collapsed at approximately 2. Bob probert was a winger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks between 1986 and 2002. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for bruce probert. Nov 14, 2010 tough guy by bob probert with kirstie mclellan day it is not often a book s prologue is entitled the last chapter.
The brothers four biography, albums, streaming links. Before his death, probert had been working on a memoir with kirstie mclellan day, cowriter of theo fleurys bestselling autobiography playing with fire. The genre of this book was an autobiography because bob probert wrote it himself. Probert, the muchloved hockey enforcer and windsor native who died monday at age 45 while boating with family on lake st. Search for other landscape contractors in minneapolis on the real yellow. Dani probert, bruce martyn among those at joe louis arena finale. Proberts opponents often feared him, but they always respected the man beneath the bloodied jersey. 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. Probert, bob, mclellan day, kirstie, probert, dani, yzerman, steve. As notorious for his office problems with alcohol and cocaine, and subsequent legal problems, as his onice beligerence. Mar 26, 2012 bob probert was arguably the best enforcer in the history of the nhl. In 2010, his biography was published posthumously by harpercollins of toronto bob probert died of a massive heart attack on july 5, 2010.
There were plenty of familiar faces sunday for the detroit red wings final game at joe louis arena. Aug 31, 2000 discover book depositorys huge selection of bob probert books online. Probert gives us his tale, posthumously as it turned out, of his formative years, his hockey career with the red wings and the blackhawks and describes life after hockey. The casket carrying bob probert is guilded into place on a motorcycle by bobs brother norm probert, right, with help from pallbearers joey kocur, gerry gallant and doug gilmore, alll centre, as. Bob family travel team with pat probert home facebook. Like there was a lot of good things he did that you could follow, like how he never gave up on playing. Probert book reveals life of sex and drugs the globe and.
Bob probert waves to the fans prior to dropping the puck for the cermonial faceoff during game four of the western conference final of the 2009 stanley cup playoffs between the chicago. During a severe heat wave, while boating on lake st. He supported many local charities and twice visited troops in afghanistan. On july 5, 2010, his life was cut short when he collapsed while boating along with his children, and inlaws at lake st. A riveting book about the greatest enforcer in the history of the nhl. 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. Oct 27, 2010 buddy hacketts duck joke has everyone rolling on the tonight show starring johnny carson duration. Apr 09, 2017 dani probert, bruce martyn among those at joe louis arena finale. Legendary nhl tough guy bob probert died monday after collapsing while on a boat on lake st.
Currently the sports columnist for the windsor star, bob duff has covered the nhl since 1988 and is a contributor to the hockey news and. Probert book reveals life of sex and drugs the globe and mail. Probie was also a fine all around player who could make a play in the best hockey league in the world. 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. 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. The death of former enforcer extraordinaire bob probert saddened and surprised many an nhl fan. Former nhl tough guy bob probert dead at age 45 the globe.
Norm probert, right, brother of nhler bob probert, leaves windsor christian fellowship following a funeral service, friday, july 9, 2010. Detroit ap retired hockey enforcer bob probert, as adept with his fists as with a stick in a 16season career with the detroit red wings and chicago blackhawks, died monday after suffering. Jul 05, 2010 the blackhawks honored probert with a bob probert heritage night on feb. Feb 07, 2016 highlight reel of bob proberts fights rip bob probert. Longtime red wings executive jim devellano told the detroit free press that the team never. Researchers at boston university announced thursday they have found a degenerative disease in brain tissue donated by former nhl enforcer bob probert, who died of heart failure last july at age 45. Generally regarded as the toughest fighter in the history of the national hockey league. Jul 05, 2010 bob probert, considered by many hockey fight aficionados as the nhls alltime heavyweight champion, died on monday after collapsing in a boat, according to his fatherinlaw and a family friend.
Bob proberts funeral numerous dignitaries from the national hockey league were on hand, including nhl vice president colin campbell, red wings owners mike and marian ilitch, tampa bay lightning. Probert played for the national hockey leagues detroit red wings and chicago. Probert relished taking on the opposing teams tough. Bob probert had a kind heart and gentle soul, yzerman says.
Bob probert was arguably the best enforcer in the history of the nhl. He died suddenly in 2010 at the age of 45 while boating with his family. Hockey enforcer probert remembered as gentle soul with. He also teamed with his fellow wing joe kocur in a pairing known as the bruise brothers. What fans may not have known is that the former red wings and blackhawks pugilist was working on. In a notorious career with the detroit red wings and chicago blackhawks, bob probert racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared. With the help of an old sailing buddy living in maine, charlie plans to go awol permanently, buy a boat, and hit the high seas, where he will live. Dani probert, bruce martyn among those at joe louis arena. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits.
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