He cemented his place as a legit heavyweight when he took the title from bob probert in 1992 at the garden. 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. Bob probert and bryan marchment 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. Legendary rangers enforcer tie domi mocks tough guy. In their first headtohead fight, tie domi of the new york rangers and bob probert of the detroit red wings went toetotoe in what looked to be a pretty even fight, though probert did get his eye cut open.
Other judges have awarded probert and vukota their fights on points. The environment of peace and the beautiful climate that canada has been endowed with makes certain that canadians have that. Portrait of a hockey legend, a collection of interviews of hockey figures about their memories of playing against probert. The genre of this book was an autobiography because bob probert wrote it himself. Those are some of the most amazing fights that hockey players have ever been involved in and bob is the common denominator of all of them. Hockey fights is an entertainment site with no direct affiliation to the national hockey league, its teams, or nhlpa. Joe kocur detroit red wings vs todd gill toronto maple leafs nhl hockey fight oct 28, 1989. For the launch of his new book, shift work, tie domi, sat down with us for a. One needs to understand the history of hockey in the nhl, to understand the roll the part that bob probert played as an enforcer. I watched probert during those years and dont remember a dirty shot at someone. Now a consultant, domi is also active in many charitable. 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. Tie domi and bob probert eye other up before dropping gloves. My life on the edge by bob probert with kirstie mclellan day, starts out.
Bob probert and kelly buchberger throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Fight totals are fighting majors only, so two players who have fought each other may not have identical numbers if one player received a fighting major, and the other did not. He was 45 and is survived by his wife, dani, and their four children. In 2010, his biography was published posthumously by harpercollins of toronto bob probert died of a massive heart attack on july 5, 2010. One of the greatest fights of all time, and yes, its a draw. Robert bob alan probert was born in windsor, ontario in june of 1965. Over his sixteenyear nhl career, he played for the new york rangers, the winnipeg jets, and the toronto maple leafs, where he was and still is a beloved fan favourite. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Bob probert was a winger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawks between 1986 and 2002. Jul 06, 2010 bob probert passed yesterday at a young age of 45. Some of those good times came when bob probert dropped the gloves against tie domi. He supported many local charities and twice visited troops in afghanistan. Bob probert and darren langdon throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. Robert alan probert was a canadian professional ice hockey forward. Like there was a lot of good things he did that you could follow, like how he never gave up on playing. Detroit sports sports teams blackhawks hockey chicago blackhawks bob probert hockey highlights hockey boards wayne gretzky tough as nails. The two met way back in 198990, when probert stood unchallenged as the leagues best fighter. I had the most fights for my teammates and that was part of my job, protecting my teammates. Domi who made a big splash with his antics, was a big wrestling fan and used some references like randy macho man savages raised finger wag.
Bob, you are the reason why i and many others got into the sport of hockey. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on bob probert. The sudden and untimely passing of his long time friend is a loss for not only for family, friends. Domi challenged probert at the end of probert s shift when probert was tired. Domi, who dropped the gloves an nhlrecord 271 times, didnt want to write a book simply about his fights. Top 15 most vicious nhl fights of all time thesportster. All those punches to the head from bob probert might not be the only downside for tie domi, who sought and got a fight with the detroit forward two weeks ago when domi s rangers played probert. Jul 18, 2016 that good night is the best read for me in several years. Red wings shop understands the passion that goes into gameday, which is why we hustle to make sure all types of detroit red wings bob probert tshirts are available for women, men and kids to wear as they cheer. A loving husband to dani and father offour children, probert died suddenly on july 5, 2010, while withhis family on his boat near windsor. Bob probert and kevin mcclelland throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. 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.
Bob probert unknown generally regarded as the toughest fighter in the history of the national hockey league. Probert played for the national hockey leagues detroit red wings. Bob probert, born and raised in windsor, ontario, was awinger with the detroit red wings and the chicago blackhawksbetween 1985 and 2002. Former toronto maple leafs player tie domi wants new book. But that, sadly, is about the most significant thing that can be said for him on that side of the law. One of many fights between two of the games greatest enforcers. Posted on july 6, 2010 by tie domi in the news, tie domi s official blog.
The quality of the video isnt very good but the fight was a great. Steve yzerman mocks tie domi after he gets pummeled by bob. I really enjoyed reading this book because it showed how hard the path to the nhl is. Jim lang is a canadian sportscaster, journalist, and the coauthor of shift work and bleeding blue, two bestselling memoirs by tie domi and. Subscribe to the play index and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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 and craig coxe throw off the gloves and engage in one of the nhls most memorable fights of all time. My life on the edge by bob probert, kirstie mclellan day, foreword by steve yzerman. Bob probert vs todd ewen round 1 jan 24, 1987 youtube. As notorious for his office problems with alcohol and cocaine, and subsequent legal problems, as his onice beligerence. Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of legendary nhl tough guy bob probert. Heres the best white heavyweight card to hit gotham since tunneydempsey.
Mar 19, 2007 the best of all time bob probert fights, more on. Proof that bob probert was nhl heavyweight fight champ. Make a statement on game day in a new red wings bob probert shirt so your status as a fan cant be questioned. According to proberts book, his first fight was against vancouvers craig. 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 enforcers in the history of the nhl. The film features bob probert, dani probert, joe kocur, tie domi, don cherry, jeremy roenick, chris chelios, stu grimson, sheldon kennedy, troy crowder, steve yzerman, tony twist, ptr klima, and marty mcsorely. Tie domi talks about his new book and fighting in hockey. Domi and probert face questioning the new york times. Really good documentary about a tough guy who couldnt get out of his own way. Norm probert, right, brother of nhler bob probert, leaves windsor christian fellowship following a funeral service, friday, july 9, 2010.
I loved probert and kocur enforcing for the wings, its too bad bob had such bad demons that ultimately cost him his life much too soon. 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. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows. Shift work is an autobiographical look at the life of tahir tie domi and his work on and off. My life on the edge, which lists every fight he had in the nhl. Only four men in hockey history spent more time in the penalty box than bob probert. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. 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. Top ten nhl hockey fights of bob probert 11111985 craig coxe vancouver 1241987 todd ewen st. Robert alan probert june 5, 1965 july 5, 2010 was a canadian professional ice hockey. The only fights i really talk about are the two with bob probert and the only guy i really talk about is joe kocur because i learned so much from. Hockey enforcer probert remembered as gentle soul with. Probert had soft hands and a good touch with the puck and could score.
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. Some of the most poignant chapters in your book are about bob probert and wade. Probert could skate, shoot, and scorebut most of all he could fight. Apr 26, 2007 bob probert vs tie domi from the red wings at rangers game on dec 2, 1992. Aug 26, 2011 bob probert vs todd ewen round 1 from the detroit red wings at st.
Nhl tough guy bob proberts body is carried to the windsor christian fellowship in a casket driven by a motorcycle while. Tie domi is one of the most loyal friends that you could ever ask to be a part of your life. Browse the latest bob probert jerseys and more at fansedge. With 333 career nhl fights, domi has the most fights in nhl history. With chris chelios, don cherry, troy crowder, tie domi. A careerspanning series of battles with tie domi of the new york rangers. Domi on leafs, enforcers and his bff lemieux toronto maple leafs tie domi left punches new jersey devils jay pandolfo in a fight during. Tie domi was in his second nhl season when he fought probert for. The quality of the video isnt very good but the fight. I really got to know tie when i coached his son, max, who played with my son eric. Your leadership and devotion will not be forgotten. Domi on leafs, enforcers and his bff lemieux sportsnet. As we all sit and wonder when we will have sports back in our lives, all we can do is remember the good times.
Probert got his second wind at the end of the fight and started giving it to domi then the linesmen jumped in. A careerspanning series of fights with longtime enforcer stu grimson. Domi splits his time between toronto and new york city, where he spends time with his girlfriend, heather. Bob probert shirt detroit red wings bob probert tshirts. Bob probert s greatest hits ten of the legendary enforcers bouts vs. The 6foot3, 225pound probert s debut as an nhl fighter came when he was a rookie on nov. He was a mythic character in windsor where, on any day you could walk down by the river and see at least one or two middle aged men wearing shirts that said give blood. 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. Tough guy is based on the book days reallife mother kirstie mclellan day wrote with the late probert.
The only fights tie domi discussed in detail were his epic tilts with windsors bob probert, the reigning nhl heavyweight champ, and joe kocur, probert s bruise brother. Embed from getty images following the fight, domi was seen skating around and signaling that he. Norm probert, right, brother of nhler bob probert, leaves. I enjoyed reading about bob probert and his struggles and obstacles in life that he had to overcome. Former toronto maple leafs player tie domi wants new book about. In todays society, fist fighting is generally frowned upon, and in most cases, a criminal act.
In september 1999, about three years before his playing days in chicago were over, bob probert and his wife, dani, set their homecoming in motion. The fight lasted about 45 seconds and came to an end when probert sent domi tumbling to the ice with a big right hand. Jul 05, 2010 at we believe that every life has a story that deserves to be told and preserved is the online source for current local and national obituary news and a supportive community where friends and family can come together during times of loss and grieving to honor the memories of their loved ones with lasting personal tributes. He talks about being in jail and his fights with domi.
Fighting in the nhl isnt what it used to be, but bob probert was a legendary warrior, who actually possessed good hockey skills. Sep 28, 2006 a must have classic for any hockey fight fan. Former enforcer tie domi thinks hes fought more than anybody ever. Probert wanted revenge for losing the first bout and was ready to fight for the title. Stu grimson cant count the number of times that he dropped the gloves with bob probert. Domi went down, probert got cut by a piece of equipment flailing about from domi s left hand.
Shift work is an autobiographical look at the life of tahir tie domi and his work on and off the ice in the nhl. Most people see tie as the best protector of the stars he played with. Bob probert had off ice issues with drugs and alcohol but in the past years he had apparently done well to clean up these concerns in his life. Domi, in his first nhl game as a maple leaf, dropped the gloves with red wings joey kocur. As a huge wings fan i remember the fights on and off the ice. Those are on top of his countless preseason fights or. Malinowski has also produced books about facing federer, nadal, mcenroe, sampras, marat safin, serena williams, steffi graf and lleyton hewitt. Hockey enforcer probert remembered as gentle soul with friends, family. The only fights tie domi discussed in detail were his epic tilts with windsors bob probert, the reigning nhl heavyweight champ, and joe. Legendary nhl tough guy bob probert died monday after collapsing while on a boat on lake st. Having the most fights in nhl history, i didnt really talk about it, domi said. I know nothing about sailing, but as nautical terms played an important part in dialogue and setting, i skipped not one word and at times felt next of kin with charlie. Bob probert passed yesterday at a young age of 45 tie domi. Ci bob probert hockey card 199293 score sharp shooters canadian 17 bob probert.
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