The Untold Story of NHL Enforcer Bob Probert
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Bob Probert was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was known for his physical style of play and his role as an enforcer. He was also a skilled scorer, reaching a career-high of 29 goals in the 1987-88 season. Probert played in 935 NHL games, recording 384 points and 3,300 penalty minutes. He also participated in five NHL All-Star Games. Probert died of a heart attack at the age of 45 in 2010. @tedtalkshockey1966
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The GOAT no questions asked.
I’ve never heard anyone speak badly about Proby, even those he fought admired him.
Bob Probert knew what it was like to face extreme anxiety, stress, fear… all the emotions that a man experiences when he KNOWS that he is going to have to fight another man in the near future. When Probert noticed that his team was going to playing a team with an up and coming enforcer, Probert would sometimes call the young man days before they were to meet on the ice. He would assure the other player that it was just a job and that he (Probert) had no intentions of hurting the other guy. He would say that he would just match the other man’s intensity and would not hurt the guy if he was in a dangerous position; and he would appreciate the same respect in return.
I used to watch the NHL religiously during this era and often set the VCR to record games and the sports highlights. I noticed that in several of Probert’s fights, there were plenty of times where Bob could have really thrown a beating on someone; but he would instead intentionally wrap the other guy up rather than throw the available punch to a man who was in a bad spot out of balance.
If you watch some of those old fights, you’ll notice that Bob Probert very rarely went 100% and most often he just did enough to win the fight; even when he could have destroyed the other player.
His death was a sad day for a lot of hockey fans. Yep, the man had his issues and problems; just like a lot of us do. It’s a shame that he died so young and I can only imagine the hole his death left for his family and friends.
Thank you for such an insightful comment into the life of Bob Probert. He certainly had the respect of his peers. You wouldn’t happen to be the Jay Miller that used to play for the Los Angeles Kings?
Bob is the best!
Everybody loved Probert. He had the respect of his peers including those he fought.
Great video, yes Probert was a force to be reckoned with!!
So am I. Thanks for commenting.
Without a doubt the greatest enforcer of all time nobody has been able to accomplish what he has rest in peace Bob! He was also a great human being then hero stories love him giving back
I’ve yet to hear of any speaking poorly of Probert. Even fellow tough guy’s respect and admire him.
Proby was #1 tough guy peroid legend they don't play like that no more
Probert definitely had the respect of his peers. Tough, talented, and classy.
Bob Probert put hockey on the map in Detroit coming off the Dead Wings era. He's the only reason my childhood friends and I got into hockey.
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Bob Probert is the G.O.A.T. and it's not even close.
Probert had the respect of teammates and opponents. He was genuinely loved by all, even his opponents. Down to earth guy with character and class.
@@tedtalkshockey1966 a girl that sat next to me in one of my 7th grade classes (1988) had a crush on me but wasn't very good looking and she kept telling me that Probert was a family friend who always came to their XMas parties. I thought for sure she was lying knowing I was a huge fan just to get me to come to her house. I lived in a lower middle class/poor neighborhood so I definitely thought she was lying because why would he hang out with us poor people? I showed up to the party anyhow to be nice to her knowing she was a liar. Around 10pm in walks Bob Probert with a beer in hand with red cheeks and nose. I was so shocked and star struck that I couldn't speak and thought I was going to pass out from the anxiety. She saw that I was scared and shook so when he came over to greet her she introduced me to him. He was so nice and down to earth I immediately calmed down. A day I'll never forget. 😂
Great story , thanks for sharing. @@etherdetroit1977
Joey Kocur: “Now, looking back, in my opinion, Bob Probert was the best enforcer of all time. Extremely talented. He had great hands around the net. Shoot, the one year he went to the All Star Game, he had 29 goals and 398 penalty minutes, or something like that.
But, like I said, he didn’t get mad that very often, either. He fought to make a living. Once in a while, when he got mad, you could really see it. He was just awesome to be around.
I rode shotgun with him, and I felt safe going into ANY arena, even in places like Chicago and St. Louis. St. Louis always had a good, tough team, but as long as I had Bobby riding shotgun with me, I felt everything would be okay.
I put him at Number One. His fights, he was a slow starter in most of his fights and he’d probably get hit a few times, but if the fight went past thirty seconds, the other guy was in big trouble, because Probie didn’t tire out. I don’t know how, but he could go forever.
I respected him. I went to the Hall of Fame last year after some Hall of Fame game. I said that Bob Probert was the best at what he did, so why isn’t he in the Hall of Fame? I feel that’s something that should be addressed.”
Thanks for making such great comments.
Probert had the respect and admiration of his peers. So fascinating that you knew him personally.
I feel he should be in the Hall of Fame as well, his career is well worth remembering.
I have met several former players as well. Maurice Richard, Henri Richard, Adam Oates and others. Everyone of them were humble and very personable.
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Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the quote.
I only met Kocur once, briefly in 1993. That quote is actually from an appearance Kocur made on Cam Janssen’s podcast a few years ago.
Unfortunately, there was one opponent he couldn't beat, so much so that it damaged his heart. You'll never be forgotten, tough guy. 💪 May GOD always bless.
I have about 30 of his cards. Bob doesn’t get enough credit for his hands. He could score. He was great around the net. One of the greats
almost at 1k, you got this man
Thank you for your positive comment.
Late 80' s big Bob started!
The only person in Bob's league as far as fighting was The Other Bruise Brother Joey Kocur!!!!
I just wish he would have won his addiction battle sooner. He might still be with us. But at least he did beat it and started to help others 👍👍
Agreed. Everyone respected Probert unfortunately he had personal demons to overcome.
Probie was one of a kind, the greatest. The Red Wings will never retire his jersey, but they should. The wings need an enforcer which Stevie of all people should know. Maybe this year.
I’ve never heard anyone speak badly about Probert. He had the respect of teammates and fellow tough guys. When he passed it was the end of an era.
damn i miss that man
He had the respect of fans and peers.
No doubt Probert
Everybody loved Proby.
He was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame?
No.
@@tedtalkshockey1966 did the narrator in the video state that he did get in the HHOF, or was I hearing things?
My apologies I made an error. He’s not in the Hall although many feel he should be.
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Joey Kocur: “Now, looking back, in my opinion, Bob Probert was the best enforcer of all time. Extremely talented. He had great hands around the net. Shoot, the one year he went to the All Star Game, he had 29 goals and 398 penalty minutes, or something like that.
But, like I said, he didn’t get mad that very often, either. He fought to make a living. Once in a while, when he got mad, you could really see it. He was just awesome to be around.
I rode shotgun with him, and I felt safe going into ANY arena, even in places like Chicago and St. Louis. St. Louis always had a good, tough team, but as long as I had Bobby riding shotgun with me, I felt everything would be okay.
I put him at Number One. His fights, he was a slow starter in most of his fights and he’d probably get hit a few times, but if the fight went past thirty seconds, the other guy was in big trouble, because Probie didn’t tire out. I don’t know how, but he could go forever.
I respected him. I went to the Hall of Fame last year after some Hall of Fame game. I said that Bob Probert was the best at what he did, so why isn’t he in the Hall of Fame? I feel that’s something that should be addressed.”