@@scottmalcolm Hey know it all - why did everyone refer to Clark as a middleweight when he fought? LOL Back in the day, by NHL standards, he was a middleweight. 154 pounder in the NHL would have been lightweight, not middleweight lol.... if there ever was a 154lb player lol. Youre an amateur.
My two Favorite hockey players of all time, I grew up In Windsor, Bob's home town but I was a Leaf fan. I remember every one of these bouts . 2 of the greatest guys in sports...period!! I use to work at Schwab's Deli were his mom shopped and I'd run into Bob at the Baby house back in the day. Nicest guy you would ever meet and would talk to you like you were just one of the guys. RIP Bobby you are missed.
Yup. And ESPN constantly telling us how disgusting this was. But yet ESPN loved it when the NBA would have their slap-fests. Or the NBA clowns. It was such BS. This was also during a period when there were not time outs - during the periods to sweep and shovel ice. Providing more rest time for 1st and 2nd line players. Your 3rd and 4th line players (physical lines) got a lot more ice time back then. The game was just downright physical.
When the Capt. was the toughest guy on the team, had the best wrist shot in the league, was a goddam playoff hero, could cripple you with a check, and a first overall pick...THOSE WERE THE DAYS
The problem with the leafs of today is they are passionate about their bank accounts and not about playing good defensive hockey and standing up for their teammates.
Clark is my favourite leaf of all time and probert is my favourite player of all time. I loved watching these as a kid. Clark had the hardest snap shot in the nhl at one time.
Clark's hitting actually frightened the opponents more than the scrapping. His presence threw them off their game, knowing that he would lay them out if heads weren't on a swivel.
that is true -remember he was drafted as a defenseman but your right he threw some vicious body checks - very tough guy - the story of him beating up on Probert is ridiculous but doesn't discount the fact that he took on many much bigger men many nights and never backed down, Wendel was a hockey player first and foremost - he got ruined by bad management and coaching - think about it - he is the # 1 overall pick in the draft and you use up that skill on fighting guys much bigger night after night - i think we are the same age i think he was drafted in 84 or 85 - and he was a shell of himself by 1990 - isn't that when he got traded for Sundin ? What idiotic management Ballard had
@@pjpredhomme7699 way off lol he was traded in 94 his best goal scoring year was 93/94 with 46 goals in less than 82 games far from being a shell of his former self
@@pjpredhomme7699 he got traded prior to the 95 lockout season. In 92-93 he scored his career best 46 goals in 64 games. Even in has last full season with toronto he he scored 30 goals. Not really a shell of himself
Clark probably the best Leaf ever and Probert the best fighter ever and he could score as well!!!! Could you imagine if either one of these guys were still playing?!
I don’t care what anyone says anymore about fighting in hockey, this was exciting and I love the rivalry and the passion of the players. Today Hockey/ is fast no doubt but where is the passion when players tap each other on the butt after a big hit? They only do that because next year they’re playing golf together in a fundraiser. Some of the players feuds have gone on for years but that’s the passion I like in hockey. 🇨🇦
Keeeeepripes, my 2 favorites going at it.............just finished reading Probie's book. Leaf's fan here all the way, but Detroit was always my 2nd. Although different in stature, two absolute MONSTERS when it came to fist-a-cuffs!!
Fought Mcsorley 4 times as well. That's 8 fights against Probert and Mcsorley. He only lost one. That was against Probert and Clark needed a trainer to tie up his skates before the game(that's according to Don Cherry in a Coaches Corner segment-and Cherry loved Probert). Clark was definitely one of a kind.
@@jacknone1564 Clark was under 6 feet tall. Bob Probert is the undisputed best fighter in the history of hockey. They fought four times in a single night. Those are three objective facts.
Clark did incredibly well against some of the toughest the ice has ever seen. He may have been the best all round player of the bunch as well. A true Canadian hockey player of the era.
50+ years of watching hockey. Pound for pound Clark was the toughest man ive seen, took on everyone. Probert is undoubtably the HW king. Absolute legends..
Wendy was tough but Stan Johnathan was the King of the giant killers. I would have liked to see Domi vs Wendy and also PJ Stock. Those are the Mount Rushmore of giant killers. IMHO
Clark one of the best all around players.. all Heart, and strongest middle weight ever, and did more than. Hold his own against the bigger Probert and McSorley.
Real tough guys, you didn’t see a lot of cheap shots on star players back then, the game policed itself for the most part. New nhl is not as exciting as it was back in the day. Fights bring whole crowds to their feet and often changes game momentum.
Amazing! Clark with grit AND playing ability. Probert too. The later goons though huge couldn't play. These old school dogs belonged on the ice for more than 2 min a game.
If you had to rate the 3 best middleweight fighters, pound for pound in the history of the NHL, I'd go with Stan Jonathon, Wendel Clarke, and Darren Langdon. All gave up a size, weight and reach advantage to the toughest heavyweights, and they all held their own very well, and won a lot of these fights. Honourable mention to Tye Domi, although he lost way more fights than these 3 guys, but was tough.
Wendel won most of his fights by starting quickly and throwing bombs. Probert had great endurance and may have been, pound for pound the best ever. Toronto could sure use a guy like Clark now.
Wendel the best! Not scared of anyone. That is the type of player that the current Leafs need. A complete player that could do it all, SCORE, HIT and FIGHT. A REAL hockey player! GO LEAFS GO!!!!
Probert, often picked up as a fight would wear on. Clark, was most dangerous early, then would tire fast. Sometimes these fight highlights don't give the proper context. Injuries on a given night, late in the shift etc.
@@nthdegree1269 the truth is he was a pretty easy going guy most of the time it took him a little bit to get into the mood usually and once the other guy had taken a few shots he would be ready to fire - he was a tough enough kid that he could do that - Ive heard russ courtnall say how wendel kicked the shit out of probert over the past couple of years - and i have been thinking -really I'm the same age and i watched most of those games - i don't remember that at all but Courtnall would have been on the ice - so who was i to say - now i see what they are talking about - the way its described by leaf fans is completely detached from reality . I give plenty of props to Wendel - he was giving away at least five inches and probably 30 lbs or more - he was an awfully tough guy no question about that and that wrist shot was world class. Glad i got to see these - the way "Wendel could kick the shit out of Probert" is what i have heard - and its laughable to call it that way - in the one fight he jumped on him early kept his head down and hit him with some punches that is about there was too it - it is not like it even winded him - with the types of teams they have had since 67 - i guess you have to make the most out of the things you have to feel good for
From what I could tell from this video, Probert clearly won the first fight but Clark could have arguably got a decision on the other 3.. regardless a true warrior
Spell his name correctly - its Wendel Clark always put the Toronto Maple Leafs first. He was there for every team mate when needed and it took a toll on his body. All the big hits, all the fights.... he did it all for the team. What a great team mate, player and Captain. He could have quit the fighting, less body checks, stayed healthier, played more games and scored more points but no.... he did what he had to do for the team, thats how he played the game.
ROUND 1: clear win for Probert. ROUND 2: narrow win for Clark. ROUND 3: at first glance, looks like a win for Clark. However, Clark didn't land too many and that last right from Probert dropped Clark, so a TKO win for Probert. ROUND 4: an uneventful draw.
Many people will never understand what it was like being a kid in the 80s at school getting excited knowing these two beauties were going to dance that night....Great times.
First of all, I was/am a huge Clark fan and grew up watching the Leafs. I was/am also a big Probert (RIP) fan and just watched his documentary; "Bob Probert. Storey of a Tough Guy, which was awesome and I highly recommend if you have not seen it. You can find it for free here on UA-cam . But I cannot help to notice that all of these fights occurred in MLG....you know what they used to say? Wendel at home, Wendy on the road...
I don't think that's fair. He fought John Kordic, Jeff Chycrun, Allan May, Cam Neeley, Shane Churla, Craig Berube and others on the road. Wendel was often injured and would be out for long stretches . His fight card would have been double if he'd stayed healthy.
@@nthdegree1269 yeah and good chance he got it fighting guys much much bigger than him - and don't forget it was not like he had anyone else who had his back - that matters too - he was taking on the toughest players the other team had the leafs didnt have many other guys who could battle for him on nights when his hands were banged up - or he is nicked up - that makes a big difference - Probert had Kocur at the ready most nights -ao he didnt have to taken on everyone , every night-- Probert was a hockey player- he liked to play the game too - of course so did Wendel - but should have never been counted on to fight like he did - i remember they had Brad Smith for a while - Bob Mcgill - but Probert speed bagged him a couple times no one else in that class
Another one of Wendy’s talents that rarely gets brought up by leaf fans is his extraordinary ability to jump almost every guy he ever fought. Nobody got the first punch in on Wendy. Hell, you rarely knew you were in a fight with him before his gloves were off and he was throwing hands.
Joey Kocur: “I respect everything Wendel Clark did and the way he played, his effort. I mean, he was one of the best bodycheckers, especially open ice, ever. He never turned down a fight. Probert and Wendel probably had three of four fights, and Wendel usually did poorly in them, but he always came back at him. For his size, and he was maybe 190 pounds, he was one of the best ever, as well. His shot, especially his wrist shot, was maybe the best in the league.”
I'm a DRW fan, but Wendel Clark was a Real Dude. He was not in Probert's class as a fighter but he was in Heart. He played for shitty Harold Ballard TML but still showed up, and he did not have much around him too step up after he did his fight. Clark did not have Joey Kocur and then Gerard Gallant to step in behind him.
Not a Leaf fan, but Clark was amazing. In today’s market he could easily get 15m/year. Imagine the direction and leadership he would give to the Leafs,…or any other team?
Clark was a middleweight's size, at best, but took on everyone. Legend.
No he was a crusierweight size 190 Probert 230 middleweight would be 154 JR Mw -168 super Mw LOL
There is probably not ONE guy in the NHL that is a Middleweight 😂
@@scottmalcolm Hey know it all - why did everyone refer to Clark as a middleweight when he fought? LOL
Back in the day, by NHL standards, he was a middleweight. 154 pounder in the NHL would have been lightweight, not middleweight lol.... if there ever was a 154lb player lol. Youre an amateur.
@@scottmalcolmlol it's not a direct correlation to boxing weight classes
Clark barely got a punch in in the altercations vs. Probert. No contest.
My favorite leaf ever Wendel Clark. He had the heart of a lion. 💪
Fav Leaf ever and cant spell his name..... nice one.
Wendel
Wendel, but OK
My two Favorite hockey players of all time, I grew up In Windsor, Bob's home town but I was a Leaf fan. I remember every one of these bouts . 2 of the greatest guys in sports...period!! I use to work at Schwab's Deli were his mom shopped and I'd run into Bob at the Baby house back in the day. Nicest guy you would ever meet and would talk to you like you were just one of the guys. RIP Bobby you are missed.
Greta video brings a tear! Man did I have a great childhood . Thanks Grapes
Man, the NHL used to really be something…
That says it ALL
Yup, winning was more important than hairdos.
Bettman and his anti-Canadian stance screwed us all over.
Yup. And ESPN constantly telling us how disgusting this was. But yet ESPN loved it when the NBA would have their slap-fests. Or the NBA clowns. It was such BS.
This was also during a period when there were not time outs - during the periods to sweep and shovel ice. Providing more rest time for 1st and 2nd line players.
Your 3rd and 4th line players (physical lines) got a lot more ice time back then. The game was just downright physical.
When the Capt. was the toughest guy on the team, had the best wrist shot in the league, was a goddam playoff hero, could cripple you with a check, and a first overall pick...THOSE WERE THE DAYS
Please don’t blaspheme the Name of God. Peace!
Playoff hero? How many cups did he win, exactly!?!?!
The dulcet tones of Dave Strader, best play by play guy the Wings ever had. RIP.
@@DogGuy19
That's right.
PLAYOFF HERO.
I would take Wendel Clark over Mathews or marner any day of the week!
And BP would still mess you up..
That would be stupid
Talent and kick ass yes totally, today's hockey is soft
The problem with the leafs of today is they are passionate about their bank accounts and not about playing good defensive hockey and standing up for their teammates.
Clark was a p---y
Clark is my alltime favorite player!
Me too.
Clark best all round leaf ever. Probert most likely the baddest man to ever lace them up. May he RIP 🙏
Well said
Probert was the GOAT. Best fighter ever.
@@williamrosskopf8657 he had trouble with middleweights
Most likely? lol
@@williamrosskopf8657 He started losing fights when he no longer had nose candy energy. Cocaine really helps you have extra energy.
Clark is my favourite leaf of all time and probert is my favourite player of all time. I loved watching these as a kid. Clark had the hardest snap shot in the nhl at one time.
@sp12 adam really? That is unfortunate.
I think it was his wrist shot
Clark's hitting actually frightened the opponents more than the scrapping. His presence threw them off their game, knowing that he would lay them out if heads weren't on a swivel.
Absolutely that was the case
that is true -remember he was drafted as a defenseman but your right he threw some vicious body checks - very tough guy - the story of him beating up on Probert is ridiculous but doesn't discount the fact that he took on many much bigger men many nights and never backed down, Wendel was a hockey player first and foremost - he got ruined by bad management and coaching - think about it - he is the # 1 overall pick in the draft and you use up that skill on fighting guys much bigger night after night - i think we are the same age i think he was drafted in 84 or 85 - and he was a shell of himself by 1990 - isn't that when he got traded for Sundin ? What idiotic management Ballard had
@@pjpredhomme7699 way off lol he was traded in 94 his best goal scoring year was 93/94 with 46 goals in less than 82 games far from being a shell of his former self
@@pjpredhomme7699 he got traded prior to the 95 lockout season. In 92-93 he scored his career best 46 goals in 64 games. Even in has last full season with toronto he he scored 30 goals. Not really a shell of himself
Bit Hits, Score Goals, Good Fighter. Clark was the total package 😊
Even as a blues fan, I always admired Clark, what a fierce player
Remember that hit clark layer on garth butcher?
Clark will go down in history as being one of the best as well as fan favourite leaf of all time👍💯
I loved Wendall Clarke , fearless and a great player .
Clark probably the best Leaf ever and Probert the best fighter ever and he could score as well!!!! Could you imagine if either one of these guys were still playing?!
Yeah. They would be the first and only two hockey players to be pushing 60 years old
I don’t care what anyone says anymore about fighting in hockey, this was exciting and I love the rivalry and the passion of the players. Today Hockey/ is fast no doubt but where is the passion when players tap each other on the butt after a big hit?
They only do that because next year they’re playing golf together in a fundraiser. Some of the players feuds have gone on for years but that’s the passion I like in hockey. 🇨🇦
That really can't be fun, but it is fun to watch. Tough guys.
You know these two respected each other a lot. I know I sure did.
Both men legendary fighters, any team would love to have.
Wendel was incredible. He was alot smaller then the legendary Probert.
Wendel was a bum.
@@Promoney22 haha, yeah right
Clarke was strong and quick...a great Hockey player. Probert was a good Hockey player...a beast with his fists. Both had Lion hearts. RIP Bob
Bobby used Wendel to dust the rink
Martin Arnold hmmm, I completely missed that!
1. Probert. 2. Slightly to Clark. 3. Draw. Advantage Clark. 4. Draw. Slightly to Probert.
GREAT WARRIORS! TWO OF THE TOUGHEST GUYS EVER!🏒👊🏒
Holy shit to remember that fight when I was 8 years old and now I am 40
Keeeeepripes, my 2 favorites going at it.............just finished reading Probie's book. Leaf's fan here all the way, but Detroit was always my 2nd. Although different in stature, two absolute MONSTERS when it came to fist-a-cuffs!!
Wendel was the best draft pick the leafs ever drafted. He would of played longer if he didn’t fight and hit like he did.
Jolly P ....he would of, eh?
rongermanjr yea he would of. Eh eh hurray. Lol
Better to burn out than to fade away
Clark had a lot of back problems. He actually was quite a skilled player and he had an awesome wrist shot.
@@nthdegree1269 I remember him sniping a wrister past my guy Mike Richter one night and my jaw dropped. He was an awesome player, for sure.
My grandparents had season tickets in the 80's at the Arena Gardens. I was very fortunate to see them play live as a child.
They could land them and eat those punches too. Two of the greatest.
four fights. But between a heavyweight and a middleweight. Which made Clark's on-ice belligerence against Probert even more remarkable.
Looks like Clark beat him a few times he was a warrior
Fought Mcsorley 4 times as well. That's 8 fights against Probert and Mcsorley. He only lost one. That was against Probert and Clark needed a trainer to tie up his skates before the game(that's according to Don Cherry in a Coaches Corner segment-and Cherry loved Probert). Clark was definitely one of a kind.
Clark wasn’t even six feet and he fought the best fighter in history 4 times in one night. King shit
You are incorrect sir.
@@jacknone1564 Clark was under 6 feet tall. Bob Probert is the undisputed best fighter in the history of hockey. They fought four times in a single night. Those are three objective facts.
@@tmlfan7785 Yeah they never fought 4 times in a single night. 3 fights gets you kicked out even back then. These 4 are all from different games
yep....he got promoted to Captain mid way thru the game.
Hats off to Clark, fighting a bigger man and holding his own.
Clark did incredibly well against some of the toughest the ice has ever seen.
He may have been the best all round player of the bunch as well. A true Canadian hockey player of the era.
2 Wins Clark : 1 Win Probert : 1 Draw
I love hearing Mickey Redmond.
Wendel Clark was one of my all time favorites. A pitbull.
50+ years of watching hockey. Pound for pound Clark was the toughest man ive seen, took on everyone. Probert is undoubtably the HW king. Absolute legends..
Wendy was tough but Stan Johnathan was the King of the giant killers. I would have liked to see
Domi vs Wendy and also PJ Stock. Those are the Mount Rushmore of giant killers. IMHO
Wendle Clark now owns a restaurant here in Saskatoon
Hate the leafs with a passion but I always had respect for Clark
Felt sorry that he played for that team
He had heart and guts
"I hate the leafs with no real reason."
Detroit Fan here. I always wanted the Red Wings to trade for Clark!!! What a hockey player!!!
Clark one of the best all around players.. all Heart, and strongest middle weight ever, and did more than. Hold his own against the bigger Probert and McSorley.
Real tough guys, you didn’t see a lot of cheap shots on star players back then, the game policed itself for the most part. New nhl is not as exciting as it was back in the day. Fights bring whole crowds to their feet and often changes game momentum.
Nobody liked fighting back then.
@@michaelbrownlee9497 Everyone loved fighting back then. Fan wise. If you were a hockey fan (In canada atleast) you were a fight fan
1st Probert
2nd Even
3rd Clarke
4th Even
Both Legends
Props for Clark holding his own except the first fight where probert was clearly the winner.
This Wendell kid has some guts.
Clark was a badass.
Staunch Leaf fan here. Clark never hurt Probert but always answered the bell for his team
He didn't hurt Clark either..for a heavy weight fighting a middle weight, Wendell made his point against property everytime
Probert I mean..spell check lol
At 201, Clark went into snapped mode quicker than a grizzly getting a reflection of himself.
Bob was a great fighter but also a great hockey player. I wish the press would give him more credit for the later.
Soft hands and a natural goal scorer
It's tragic that the press focussed on his fighting.@@terryduffield5860
Leafs/ Det . Leafs / Chi. Leafs/StL
These rivalries were good ones back in the 90s
Amazing! Clark with grit AND playing ability. Probert too. The later goons though huge couldn't play. These old school dogs belonged on the ice for more than 2 min a game.
I miss the gardens.
Wendel came from the western Canadian area...tough farm boys who were tough as they came!! 💪 🇨🇦
92/93 were awesome years for the Leafs ..RIP Pat Burns 🙏🏻
Leaf's started the season 10-0 and the Jays won the WS. Good time to be a Toronto sports fan.
Clark was a stud. What was he, twenty in that first tilt?
If you had to rate the 3 best middleweight fighters, pound for pound in the history
of the NHL, I'd go with Stan Jonathon, Wendel Clarke, and Darren Langdon. All
gave up a size, weight and reach advantage to the toughest heavyweights, and
they all held their own very well, and won a lot of these fights. Honourable mention
to Tye Domi, although he lost way more fights than these 3 guys, but was tough.
Watch Mario Roberge fight he would use other fighters faces as speed bags.
Captain Crunch was fearless
two of the nhl's toughest warriors
Respect for Wendy, he never backed down.
Wendel won most of his fights by starting quickly and throwing bombs. Probert had great endurance and may have been, pound for pound the best ever.
Toronto could sure use a guy like Clark now.
Starting quickly, sucker punching an u suspecting opponent. Potato Po tat o
Probert’s my man, no question. But Clark got the better end of this series.
Thanks for posting
You must be blind. Probey took 3 out of 4
Wendel the best! Not scared of anyone. That is the type of player that the current Leafs need. A complete player that could do it all, SCORE, HIT and FIGHT. A REAL hockey player! GO LEAFS GO!!!!
the commentators said "Probert is a late fighter". This is because his jersey usually came off by then.
Probert, often picked up as a fight would wear on. Clark, was most dangerous early, then would tire fast. Sometimes these fight highlights don't give the proper context. Injuries on a given night, late in the shift etc.
@@nthdegree1269 the truth is he was a pretty easy going guy most of the time it took him a little bit to get into the mood usually and once the other guy had taken a few shots he would be ready to fire - he was a tough enough kid that he could do that - Ive heard russ courtnall say how wendel kicked the shit out of probert over the past couple of years - and i have been thinking -really I'm the same age and i watched most of those games - i don't remember that at all but Courtnall would have been on the ice - so who was i to say - now i see what they are talking about - the way its described by leaf fans is completely detached from reality . I give plenty of props to Wendel - he was giving away at least five inches and probably 30 lbs or more - he was an awfully tough guy no question about that and that wrist shot was world class. Glad i got to see these - the way "Wendel could kick the shit out of Probert" is what i have heard - and its laughable to call it that way - in the one fight he jumped on him early kept his head down and hit him with some punches that is about there was too it - it is not like it even winded him - with the types of teams they have had since 67 - i guess you have to make the most out of the things you have to feel good for
Probie the GOAT of crushing face.
From what I could tell from this video, Probert clearly won the first fight but Clark could have arguably got a decision on the other 3.. regardless a true warrior
Guys like Clark and Rick tocchet were Fearless
Spell his name correctly - its Wendel
Clark always put the Toronto Maple Leafs first. He was there for every team mate when needed and it took a toll on his body. All the big hits, all the fights.... he did it all for the team. What a great team mate, player and Captain. He could have quit the fighting, less body checks, stayed healthier, played more games and scored more points but no.... he did what he had to do for the team, thats how he played the game.
Probert was all over Clark in the first fight, Wendel (that's how you spell his name) was ready for the ones to follow.
This is how you become hockey 🏒 legends 👏
They say you got to play a little angry. I believe that’s true.
Best all round leaf player in history!!!!
Clark was tougher than nails! My favorite Leaf of all time!
Wendell Clark was very underrated as a fighter and a really good player
Probert was the best fighter of all time but Clark was one tough SOB. He never back downed from anyone.
Loved Wendel!!
ROUND 1: clear win for Probert. ROUND 2: narrow win for Clark. ROUND 3: at first glance, looks like a win for Clark. However, Clark didn't land too many and that last right from Probert dropped Clark, so a TKO win for Probert. ROUND 4: an uneventful draw.
Many people will never understand what it was like being a kid in the 80s at school getting excited knowing these two beauties were going to dance that night....Great times.
Those were great days
all those punches thrown, then they show a close-up of both their faces and not even a scratch on them.
Probert was such a monster
First of all, I was/am a huge Clark fan and grew up watching the Leafs. I was/am also a big Probert (RIP) fan and just watched his documentary; "Bob Probert. Storey of a Tough Guy, which was awesome and I highly recommend if you have not seen it. You can find it for free here on UA-cam . But I cannot help to notice that all of these fights occurred in MLG....you know what they used to say? Wendel at home, Wendy on the road...
I don't think that's fair. He fought John Kordic, Jeff Chycrun, Allan May, Cam Neeley, Shane Churla, Craig Berube and others on the road. Wendel was often injured and would be out for long stretches . His fight card would have been double if he'd stayed healthy.
Clark had a really bad back. It almost ended his career.
@@nthdegree1269 yeah and good chance he got it fighting guys much much bigger than him - and don't forget it was not like he had anyone else who had his back - that matters too - he was taking on the toughest players the other team had the leafs didnt have many other guys who could battle for him on nights when his hands were banged up - or he is nicked up - that makes a big difference - Probert had Kocur at the ready most nights -ao he didnt have to taken on everyone , every night-- Probert was a hockey player- he liked to play the game too - of course so did Wendel - but should have never been counted on to fight like he did - i remember they had Brad Smith for a while - Bob Mcgill - but Probert speed bagged him a couple times no one else in that class
You're fucked
Never like either one of them much but they're both qtough dudes who could play,,,never liked but always respected.
Another one of Wendy’s talents that rarely gets brought up by leaf fans is his extraordinary ability to jump almost every guy he ever fought. Nobody got the first punch in on Wendy. Hell, you rarely knew you were in a fight with him before his gloves were off and he was throwing hands.
All of these fights were in Toronto...did they ever fight in Detroit?...seems odd.
Joey Kocur: “I respect everything Wendel Clark did and the way he played, his effort. I mean, he was one of the best bodycheckers, especially open ice, ever. He never turned down a fight. Probert and Wendel probably had three of four fights, and Wendel usually did poorly in them, but he always came back at him. For his size, and he was maybe 190 pounds, he was one of the best ever, as well. His shot, especially his wrist shot, was maybe the best in the league.”
I'm a DRW fan, but Wendel Clark was a Real Dude. He was not in Probert's class as a fighter but he was in Heart. He played for shitty Harold Ballard TML but still showed up, and he did not have much around him too step up after he did his fight. Clark did not have Joey Kocur and then Gerard Gallant to step in behind him.
The best fighter i ever saw wasn't known for fighting, but if you pushed him say goodbye, and that was Larry Robinson of the Montreal Canadiens.
WENDEL
Not a Leaf fan, but Clark was amazing. In today’s market he could easily get 15m/year. Imagine the direction and leadership he would give to the Leafs,…or any other team?
Crazy you could do that against the best player on the team back then
Just 4 total? All in Toronto? Wendal not a road fighter?
Probert was too stoned at home......cocaine tuff, Wendel was real.
I was in a shelter with window clerks adopted nephew very strange character but honest
Wendel was one tough SOB
Wendel Clark everybody. WENDEL Clark
These two loved 😍 eachother, can't you tell? 😅
Clarke was always quick on the draw but Probie was in it for the long haul.
The “Only” good move Ballard ever made was He wanted Clark in the Draft.
Wendel sure could fight. That last uppercut by Probert in the 4th fight would have been messy if it connected. 2 beasts.
Shouldn't that title be, "3 Epic Fights, and the Third One Repeated"?
How about spelling the guy's name right?
We can all thank Probert for jersey ‘tie downs’, lol
Wendel is pretty brave to take on Probert!...a bit small to take on Probert.
6ft.4 vs. about 5.10 220 to 200 Mr. Clark tough as nails
Its not the number of fights you win.
Its the number of fights you show up for.