Bob Probert & Joey Kocur "meet & greet"

[Taylorov 37]

Next Sunday (September 14th)

JR's Bar & Grill

31150 Palmer Rd

Westland, MI, 48186

Phone: (734)729-5555

It is an exclusive party and cover is $60.00

You will get a copy of their book "Bruise Brothers - Hockey’s Heavyweight Champions", as well as meet them. (and possibly some other Wings?) The party is catered and the food is always good. A raffle ticket. There are lots of prizes, including an autographed Gordie Howe mirror (I was told it's worth 2 grand?) It looks really nice. There are some things I'm probably forgetting, but if you have any questions feel free to call.

Starts at 5pm. You'd probably wanna get there a little earlier though.

It should be lots of fun.

[lidstromfan5 3]

Keep in mind Probert might not be able to cross the border, he has had trouble lately, for instance, saturday he couldn't cross to come to the joe.

[Guest Shoreline]

Make sure to bring some ice packs for this "meet & greet".

Edited September 7, 2008 by Shoreline

[Booster313 138]

That is very cool. 60 is a lot considering I just paid 10 including parking to meet Steve Yzerman but the food sounds good!

[BeeRYCE 2]

These two were at the Bluesfest in Windsor for the same purpose about two months ago. Probie's really going grey .

[Taylorov 37]

$60 might sound like a lot but it's not when you break it down...

The book is $39.95+ shipping at the publishers website, and not even personalized to you.

The owner almost always throws in little extras too. I've seen Martha Reeves there and he gave away little emergency flashlight/knife/safety things, and we party-bussed to a Tiger game and got Tiger glasses/mugs and keyring necklaces. I forget what was given away for the Superbowl. lol

Red Wings, food, drinks. It'll be a good time.

Edited September 10, 2008 by Taylorov

[Chelichic 12]

Taylorov, its a great deal. I picked up books for me and my bf on monday night and i cant want for sunday to come. Never been to an event like this and i cant wait. How many books is he looking to sell?

thanks for the info also.

[Taylorov 37]

Jerry (the owner) told me he wanted 200 people there, so? Maybe he has 200 books. I dunno.

[Chelichic 12]

Jerry (the owner) told me he wanted 200 people there, so? Maybe he has 200 books. I dunno.

Well I got two books and Ill be there... until I have to leave for work... but that is not until 8pm.

Thanks for the info!

[alowicious 0]

Some photos of Probie and Kocur from the event.

These guys were awesome. Very personable and sat there for hours signing autographs for everyone including their book, t-shirts, jerseys, hockey sticks, women's chests. If it could be signed, they signed it. These guys have always been favorites of mine and I have several items that I obtained through friends that were signed but I always seemed to miss out on meeting them. This was a treat!

Edited September 15, 2008 by alowicious

[shannyfan1414 0]

That's awesome.

I really wanted to try and make it out to see them but just didn't have the time or the funds.

Probert was the guy that got me into hockey. I use to love watching him play and of course fight. After getting into the Wings i quickly become a fan of the two of them.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

You guys living in Detroit are lucky that you have opportunities like this. I wish I could have been there.

We must not forget that before there was Andreas Lilja, there were these 2 greats.

[Chelichic 12]

Some photos of Probie and Kocur from the event.

These guys were awesome. Very personable and sat there for hours signing autographs for everyone including their book, t-shirts, jerseys, hockey sticks, women's chests. If it could be signed, they signed it. These guys have always been favorites of mine and I have several items that I obtained through friends that were signed but I always seemed to miss out on meeting them. This was a treat!

You got some really good pictures!!! They truly are awesome guys and very nice.

[Taylorov 37]

Thanks for making it out. I'm glad you ppl enjoyed yourselves. I know I did.

And as ya'll have said, they were really nice and signed anything anyone brought to them. Their hands must have been dying. It was really cool that they hung out afterward and partied with everyone. My friend was steady feeding Probert Jager shots.

I see you got a pic of Kocur's ring. That thing was badass. It was his '02 ring. (if you didn't ask)

I didn't bring a camera, but my friends did, so as soon as I see the pics I'll make sure to post them.

Thanks again, and LETS GO WINGS!

[Chelichic 12]

Thanks for making it out. I'm glad you ppl enjoyed yourselves. I know I did.

And as ya'll have said, they were really nice and signed anything anyone brought to them. Their hands must have been dying. It was really cool that they hung out afterward and partied with everyone. My friend was steady feeding Probert Jager shots.

I see you got a pic of Kocur's ring. That thing was badass. It was his '02 ring. (if you didn't ask)

I didn't bring a camera, but my friends did, so as soon as I see the pics I'll make sure to post them.

Thanks again, and LETS GO WINGS!

Hey thanks for giving out the info. It was awesome and Im so glad I got to go. Got some really good pictures with them also.

[Roland 0]

Some photos of Probie and Kocur from the event.

These guys were awesome. Very personable and sat there for hours signing autographs for everyone including their book, t-shirts, jerseys, hockey sticks, women's chests. If it could be signed, they signed it. These guys have always been favorites of mine and I have several items that I obtained through friends that were signed but I always seemed to miss out on meeting them. This was a treat!

Thanks for sharing those pics...as a fan of those two from the early 80s, that would've been awesome to meet both of 'em.

Wish I'd seen this thread last week...