When I was a kid I went to hockey school at RPI, and the feature guy at that time was Adam Oates. Adam would come in during the second week and hang out, skate around and give us tips and stuff. ANyway, I was a pretty big kid at the time and he asks me my name, (it's Scott) and he says, you remind me of Probert. Scotty Probert. Made my day. Hell, my week and my life at that point, because I fancied myself a tough player and to have someone who was a teammate of THE toughest guy in hockey at that time to tell me I resembled him in any way, shape, or form was just the greatest thing that ever happened to me at that time. Probert was a legend. He is gone from this earth, far too soon. When they are handing out guardian angel assignments at the pearly gates, whoever gets Probert as theirs is going to be one safe soul. RIP Bob Probert.
One of the very best in a long line of controversial NHL goons. But this guy could play, easily the most feared player of his time, fast life caught up to him.
What a shame. I was just watching the top 25 best fights in Rangers history on MSG on Sunday. #1 was Domi/Probert from 92. They showed that game "in 60", which brought back a lot of memories from when I was a kid, in 7th grade.
Rest in Piece Mr. Probert. May Domi (my favorite player ever) have a better looking face now.
God bless your family and friends, And I feel bad for St. Peter if they dont open the gates for you. You are the toughest son of a ***** I ever saw play the game. (besides the great Domi)
This league would be 1000X better if we had more Probert's. Tough hockey players. Nowadays, the tough don't understand how to play hockey. Probert could have played in this league without dropping his gloves.
