Tough guy ebook by bob probert 9781617493102 rakuten kobo. Probert was known for being a fighter and enforcer, as well as being one half of the bruise brothers with teammate joey kocur, during. As probert played as hard off the ice as on, he went through rehab 10 times, was suspended twice, was jailed for carrying. He supported many local charities and twice visited troops in afghanistan. Probert played a total of 1,016 games in the national hockey league nhl. These quotes are excerpted from the new book facing bob probert. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. This book examines the career of the nhls all time greatest enforcertough guy bob probert via interviews with teammates and insiders. Proberts opponents often feared him, but they always respected the man beneath the bloodied jersey. Editors may also seek a reassessment of the decision if they believe there was a mistake. There are suggestions below for improving the article. Robert alan probert april 20, 1985 july 5, 2010 was a canadian professional ice hockey right winger. Documenting his notorious career with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks, bob probert details in this autobiography how he racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the nhl. The tape recordings from her interviews with probert are used throughout the documentary, allowing bob to tell his own story, in his own words.
He played for the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fighting in the nhl isnt what it used to be, but bob probert was a legendary warrior, who actually possessed good hockey skills. An intimate portrait of legendary nhl tough guy bob probert told through exclusive interviews with his family, friends, teammates and rivals, featuring game footage, news reports, and never before seen home movies. Day looks to offer up a bit of commentary on the sport, but is careful not to make any absolute accusations, leaving the audience to make their own judgments. As a hockey fan reading this book, i was intrigued to read about what life in the nhl was like. Bob probert biography facts, childhood, family life. My life on the edge by bob probert with kirstie mclellan day foreword by steve yzerman with a special foreword by dani probert during a notorious career with the detroit red wings and. Bob probert s new book tough guy, my life on the edge we just got an advanced copy of bob probert s book that he was working on entitled tough guy. Bob probert books list of books by author bob probert. The bob probert story is a personal story based on the book by days reallife mother kirstie mclellan day, who wrote with the late probert. Tough guy by bob probert overdrive rakuten overdrive.
He died suddenly in 2010 at the age of 45 while boating with his family. In 2010, his biography was published posthumously by harpercollins of toronto bob probert died of a massive heart attack on july 5, 2010. Tough guy is a page turning journey of the life story of legendary nhl enforcer bob probert. He died suddenly in 2010 at the age of 45 while boating with his. 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. 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. Tough guy is a gripping journey, full of jawdropping stories about bob s onice battles and his reckless office encounters with drugs, alcohol, customs officials, police, courts and the nhl. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits.
As probert played as hard off the ice as on, he went through rehab 10 times, was suspended twice, was. Probert s opponents often feared him, but they always respected the man beneath the bloodied jersey. The 2019 book of scoop malinowski on probert titled facing bob probert. Shop amongst our popular books, including 4, tough guy, tough guy and more from bob probert.
Aug 31, 2000 discover book depositorys huge selection of bob probert books online. The genre of this book was an autobiography because bob probert wrote it himself. A loving husband to dani and father offour children, probert died suddenly on july 5, 2010, while withhis family on his boat near windsor. I enjoyed reading about bob probert and his struggles and obstacles in life that he had to overcome.
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. With chris chelios, don cherry, troy crowder, tie domi. Will be reading and posting tidbits from each chapter. He was 45 and is survived by his wife, dani, and their four children. Your leadership and devotion will not be forgotten.
Bob probert, dani probert, joe kocur, tie domi, don cherry, jeremy roenick, chris chelios, stu grimson, sheldon kennedy, troy crowder, steve yzerman, tony twist, petr klima directed by. Probert is the subject of scoop malinowskis 2019 book, facing bob probert. A loving husband to dani and a dedicated father to their four children, probert supported many local charit. 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. Jul 05, 2010 the blackhawks honored probert with a bob probert heritage night on feb. He died suddenly in 2010 at the age of 45 while boating with his famil. He backed up his teammates one hundred percent, taking on the toughest guys of his era. 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. Bob probert talking about his experiences as a enforcer duration. Oct 26, 2010 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. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Tough guy by bob probert with kirstie mclellan day it is not often a books prologue is entitled the last chapter.
Best fighters in chicago blackhawks history, part i. Bob probert movie a heartbreaking mix of pain and humanity. Photo by bruce bennett studios via getty images studiosgetty images. But that, sadly, is about the most significant thing that can be said for him on that side of the law. Bob probert was a sports and recreation good articles nominee, but did not meet the good article criteria at the time.
The bob probert story a new documentary on the legendary windsorborn nhl enforcer, screening in windsor on dec. Fighting in the nhl isnt what it used to be, but bob probert was a legendary warrior. Robert alan probert was a canadian professional ice hockey forward. 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. One of the most fearsome and effective enforcers in hockey history, bob probert played nine seasons with the detroit red wings 19851994 and seven with the chicago blackhawks 19952002. Portrait of a hockey legend, a collection of interviews of hockey figures about their memories of playing against probert.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Just started reading but the prologue gives you a detailed first hand account of what happened july 5th, 2010, the day bob passed away. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on bob probert. 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. They were able to take clips of bob throughout various interviews and blended them together with many recordings as they prepared to write his book tough guy prior to his unfortunate death in 2010. Legendary nhl tough guy bob probert died monday after collapsing while on a boat on lake st. Narratives of violence and masculinity in ice hockey. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. New documentary examines human side of bob probert. Bob probert was born june 5th 1965 windsor,ont, died july 5th 2010 on a boat with family. 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.
Portrait of a hockey legend includes interviews of several ice hockey players on their memories of playing against probert. Once these issues have been addressed, the article can be renominated. The former nhler put his office struggles behind him and died a family man. The bob probert story is a featurelength documentary that tells the sad story of this largerthanlife hockey hero and the. Bob probert himself uniquely told much of the film. Nightschool films bob probert was a warrior on the ice, a boxer on skates, a guy always looking for a fight. Oct 25, 2011 bob probert, born and raised in windsor, ontario, was a winger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks between 1985 and 2002. Documenting hisnotorious career with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks, bob probert details in this autobiographyhow he racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the nhl. Bob probert story is great documentary about one of the toughest hockey players of alltime. Probert played for the national hockey leagues detroit red wings. Bob probert was a winger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks between 1986 and 2002. Malinowski has also produced books about facing federer, nadal, mcenroe, sampras, marat safin, serena williams, steffi graf and lleyton hewitt. I really enjoyed reading this book because it showed how hard the path to the nhl is. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support.
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. An intimate portrait of legendary nhl tough guy bob probert told through exclusive interviews with his family, friends, teammates and rivals. Bob probert, born and raised in windsor, ontario, was a winger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks between 1985 and 2002. Explore books by bob probert with our selection at.
It was released to the public prior to his shocking and untimely death in 2010. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The film, of course, was created from the book, which is a must read. Probert book reveals life of sex and drugs the globe and mail. Ten former nhlers tell their tale of fighting bob probert. Bob probert simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. My life on the edge has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
He along with kocur remained subjects of the september 9, 2011 published book bruise brothers by bob duff. With his unique sense of humor and inside stories, probert gives us his adrenalinefueled life as the toughest fighter in the nhl. 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. Robert bob alan probert was born in windsor, ontario in june of 1965. Probert book reveals life of sex and drugs the globe and.
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