rincewind Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 For those of you that understand that fighting has a legitimate place in the NHL, you know how great Probert was. The NHL has lost the greatest enforcer it has ever known. RIP, Bob. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5356462 The greatest NHL fight of all-time: QIgfbfaTtLY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 RIP Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 No way! I loved watching Probert and Tie Domi scrap. Man, if Domi has any heart in him, he has to attend the funeral, and hopefully speak. You know what, in honor of Probert-Domi, here's a good one. lBmGDZZdwiM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 No way! I loved watching Probert and Tie Domi scrap. Man, if Domi has any heart in him, he has to attend the funeral, and hopefully speak. If memory serves - they were actually good friends. There was a group of brawlers (including Domi and Probert) that grew up together. I'm sure Domi is heartbroken. Guess I was wrong: http://www.iviewtube.com/v/8248/bitter-rivals-bob-probert-and-tie-domi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickGiaquinto1 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 The videos are classic. Were the refs trained as boxing refs too? I love hoe they just let them go at it. Better than the ufc stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Sucks that he passed away, but was his real name Robert? Because Robert Probert is a hilarious name. I know, I know, wholly inappropriate but I had to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 [1994 McSorley vs. Probert in OP.] Watch how Probert affectionately ruffles McSorley's hair after the refs finally step in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 As a Red Wing fan... I don't think Probert got enough respect for his offensive game. For a fighter.... he was also a good hockey player that contributed regularly with points. Moreso than any other fighter I recall. But he has a long history of alcohol and cocaine abuse. So it's not at all surprising he passed away at 45. RIP Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Yanks, Knicks, red Wings? Damn DH, some excellent choices by you there. Obviously Probert wasn't as popular for me as Yzerman, Fedorov, Dino, etc, but we all loved him. Sad news yesterday. RIP Bob..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Damn. What a great player. RIP, Probert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Yanks, Knicks, red Wings? Damn DH, some excellent choices by you there. Well, to be honest, I was originally an Expos and Sabres fan. But both franchises turned me off completely a very long time ago with their fire sales. It's impossible to root for a team that trades away their best and most popular players -- ALL OF THEM EVERY YEAR -- for prospects, draft choice or low-budget veterans. Tom Barrasso was my favorite player of all-time... so I was torn when they traded him to the Penguins and tried to become a Pens fan. But I just couldn't enjoy the Stanley Cups like a true fan. I was originally a Lakers fan too.... but just because all my friends were. So I decided to follow the Knicks the year after Mark Jackson won ROY. I always like to "buy low". I started cheering for all the teams when they sucked I was happy when the Red Wings and Yanks finally started winning and finally won a championship. But I haven't enjoyed their successive championships like a "die hard" fan. That's why I consider myself a casual fan of those teams... with the exception of the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacoby6644 Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 RIP Bruise Brother........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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