miller76 463 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 memory lane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCZEMSsGWYU 3 LeftWinger, WizardOfOz30 and TheDetroitRedWings reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmonster 11 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Its a sad day in the hockey community. Bob Probert was a warrior, and a great man. There aren't many men who embodied the blue collar, lunch pail attitude of Detroit like he did. He could bring Joe Louis arena to its feet. He was "The Champ" RIP Bob Probert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) RIP, Probie. Truly a sad day. I never saw him play live but saw him in person at Stevie's retirement ceremony. Hands down one of the greatest fighters the NHL has ever seen. Edited July 5, 2010 by Hockeytown0001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 I just noticed the top of LGWs. Great job! He truly will always be the champ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legendary D In 03 50 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 "RIP Probie. At least Jesus knows someone has his back." Make it a T-Shirt, now. I think it'd be even funnier if it was "Now, the grim reaper knows someone has his back." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 I can see the Wings honoring Probie before a game this year, it would be fitting to do it on Chicago's first visit to the Joe this season. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Well done on the banner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey13Playa 240 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 RIP Probert You'll be missed! Greatest fighter of all time!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsgirl001 983 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Oh man, I just saw this... How sad. I don't remember much about him but I know he's a legacy. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrik40 76 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 I can see the Wings honoring Probie before a game this year, it would be fitting to do it on Chicago's first visit to the Joe this season. Agreed. That would be very fitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Wow... I'm in shock. I think I speak for a lot of us when it feels like we lost a close personal friend. Just makes me realize you can't take a day in this world for granted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Terrible day, hopefully the Wings do something to honor him next season all time best tough guy, not to many guys can put up 74GP 29G 33A 62PTS 398PIMS regular season, 16GP 8G 13A 21PTS 55PIMS in the playoffs, i would kill to have a young Probby on this team now. On a lighter note check out this video of Probert V. Domi II, we al know the belt motion Domi did after there first fight well check out Stevie Y at around 1:35 R.I.P Probby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,914 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) I can see the Wings honoring Probie before a game this year, it would be fitting to do it on Chicago's first visit to the Joe this season. unfortunately, being the pricks that they are, the Hawks will probably beat us to it, like he was theirs and theirs only... I swear to God, if they do something with the #24, I will personally burn the United Center down!!! (not really, but I will be pissed!) Edited July 5, 2010 by LeftWinger 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) VERY sad. I just heard on a Vancouver FM radio station. May you Rest In Peace, Bob Probert. Very sad for his family. He was just getting his life together in last few years. An acquaintance of mine fought him at the Joe. Here's the PG version: It was Probie's first game back after the suspension for the 11 grams of coke he tried to bring across the border. The Game Program featured Kocur, Probert, and I can't remember the 3rd guy, but they all had their shirts off and the caption read something like "700 pounds of beef". As they lined up for the face off my buddy (who shall remain nameless- he doesn't need this story coming up when people google his name) said to Probert "Hey, shouldn't the game program have said "700 lbs and 11 grams?. Then we dropped the goves right then and there and there. OMG what was I thinking?". He had a lot of life to live, yet. I can find a little peace in the fact his last moments were spent out on a boat on a beautiful day surrounded by loved ones. Edited July 5, 2010 by T.Low Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 unfortunately, being the pricks that they are, the Hawks will probably beat us to it, like he was theirs and theirs only... Well we all know which team he played for the longest. And he also had his greatest seasons here too. 5 LeftWinger, Hockey13Playa, redwingfan19 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Horrid News. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Well we all know which team he played for the longest. And he also had his greatest seasons here too. damn right, he will forever be a wing. IF things didn't go down the way they did with the off ice stuff he would have been a wing his entire career. 3 55fan, IILeiBlazeII and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king_malice 17 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Could this season get any worse for us ? injuries all season long, bad playoff run, Probby dies, Stevie Y leaves.....this has been a nightmare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Hate to hear this. I feel bad for his family and friends, and he will be deeply missed. The world just got a little less tough. 1 IILeiBlazeII reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Wow. That's really s***ty news. Rest in peace Probie. You will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HanKarin40 7 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) Horribly sad news. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Probert family. RIP Probie Edited July 5, 2010 by HanKarin40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Probie will always be one of my favourite all time Red Wings. RIP PROBIE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 RIP Probie.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 Terrible news. Can't believe this I used to have one of the shirts that said Detroit's real bad boyz. Wonder if we can do something like that. Detroit Real bad boy and his name and number on the back jersey style. Wow, what a s***ty day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,914 Report post Posted July 5, 2010 VERY sad. I just heard on a Vancouver FM radio station. May you Rest In Peace, Bob Probert. Very sad for his family. He was just getting his life together in last few years. An acquaintance of mine fought him at the Joe. Here's the PG version: It was Probie's first game back after the suspension for the 11 grams of coke he tried to bring across the border. The Game Program featured Kocur, Probert, and I can't remember the 3rd guy, but they all had their shirts off and the caption read something like "700 pounds of beef". As they lined up for the face off my buddy (who shall remain nameless- he doesn't need this story coming up when people google his name) said to Probert "Hey, shouldn't the game program have said "700 lbs and 11 grams?. Then we dropped the goves right then and there and there. OMG what was I thinking?". He had a lot of life to live, yet. I feel very sad for his family. HEH HEH! Ya, I never heard that story, but know who you are talking about... regarding the program cover, it could've been a number of folks, Torrie Robertson, Kevin McClelland, Chris Mcrae, they were all fighters that year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites