Bob Probert - The Story (Ep.30)

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Bob Probert - Detroit Red Wings - Chicago Blackhawks - Adirondack Red Wings - Hockey - Career - Story - NHL - All Star Game - National Hockey League - Fighter - Enforcer - Concussion - CTE
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[@krimsonshadow94]

Its sad Probby never got to be apart of the 97 cup run, he was an idol to Dmac and it showed in his game, I still see Probby jerseys for sale till this day R.I.P. champion in the ring

[@-BUGZ-]

I have his autograph on his rookie card in a plaque but I’ve always wanted a jersey, authentic jerseys are so expensive nowadays it’s insane. Im glad i got his autograph atleast. RIP

[@jockejocke1]

There was just no way he could have stayed on with the Wings, as cool as it had been to see Probert get two cups in '97 and '98, there was just no way he was going to be able to stay. Wings management had had enough long before the cup runs. Probert got his second chance, his third, fourth, fifth... endless chances to stay with the Wings until they had enough. Between '86-'93 he got numerous suspensions from the league for various infranctions (10+ suspensions), and he was suspended by the Wings on several occasions in multiple seasons for missing practices, missing team buses, team flights and showing up late to several game days, skipping rehab centers several times, arrested several times (multiple DUIs, the smuggling incident, assaulting an officer), the prison sentence, the temporary bannishment from the league. Detroit senior vice-president Jim Devellano decided not to make another contract offer to Probert and on July 19, 1994, the Wings announced that Probert was no longer part of the team. "This is the end," said Devellano. "In my 12 years with the organization we've never spent more time on one player and his problems than we have on Probert." Probert was one of my favorite players and he blew my mind when I was a teenager, he was so cool out there on the ice. But knowing all the headaches he caused the Wings management it's a wonder he lasted as long as he did with the team. I prefer his playing career with the Blackhawks actually, he looked so cool in that black jersey.

[@richardremick1639]

Only hockey player I ever cried over when he died. Probert was one in a trillion snd heartbreaking 💔 for his lovely wife and kids. Glove and miss you bob dearly and still to this day so sad you’re gone. You’re sorely missed and loved by all. Thank you for the special memories ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertmullen2375]

RIP Probie. the last of the great goons

[@Leafgreen1976]

I was blown away by his career points. I always thought of him as just a tough guy.

[@phandaddy8230]

Hands down the undisputed heavyweight champion of NHL fighters. RIP Probie.

[@DTSWVP]

Kocur beat him every time they fought

[@StuMarston]

@@DTSWVP lol no he didn't.

[@tylerkelly9801]

youre asian so u know nothing about hockey and fighting in hockey, but hes not the heavyweight champion. Hes up there tho

[@celticwarrior6349]

Loved Probie...even as Blues/Habs fan, my favorite player of all time...RIP #24 PROBIE✌😑

[@kevinbeatzeus]

Life long kings fan feel the same way though.

[@fz0gtg]

I knew Bob in high school, he was a pretty quiet guy. Always hoped that he would beat the inner demons like he did the opposing players, RIP Probie you earned it!

[@jasoncardigan9488]

Not just a tough guy but, a really good hockey player and better husband and dad. One of a kind.

[@jeffreyval9665]

It's funny how people always convienently forget that he was a good player and not just the toughest guy ever.

[@lukeconverse6632]

Just so sad. Toughest player I ever saw. Just a sad ending for him in life. Can’t believe it’s been over 13 years already 😔

[@michaelt3308]

Went to College in Vermont in the mid 80s. Made the hour trip alot to Glens Falls Ny to see the RedWings play. Got to see an early Probert and followed his career shortly after.. Was simply the GOAT

[@williamrosskopf8657]

RIP.. The GOAT.👍👍

[@hardh2ogillz]

Still a great in my eyes 🏒👊🏻

[@queensblvd86]

POWERFUL!!!

[@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt]

I have always felt sad for Bob Probert. As a kid growing up in Canada, I'm certain that all he wanted to do was to play hockey like the rest of the kids. But somewhere along the line some coach persuaded him/convinced him that the only way he could make the NHL was through fighting and that led him down a path of self-destruction. He wasn't a terrible hockey player at the NHL level, having scored 29 goals one season with the Red Wings while racking up 398 PIM in that same season. He rarely lost a fight (Crowder, Domi, Ewen) and seemed willing to accommodate anyone who wanted to earn a reputation as a NHL tough guy. I met Bob once in Chicago late in his career and I couldn't get over what a nice guy he was. Not what I had expected. So sad that these men (Probert, Rick Rypien, Wade Belak, Derek Boogard, etc) all suffered from a form of CTE which led them to have delusional and deleterious brain dysfunction that led all of them to their early deaths. So unnecessary, RIP Probie. You deserved better.

[@evtile7203]

A legend.

[@kevinbeatzeus]

Ah dang. Kinda teary eyed.

[@greghunt3790]

Bob Probert.. The enforcer that gave all the other enforcers night terrors.

[@ronaldkonkoma4356]

He kept getting off the ice to smoke one practice and his coach sparred with him. Took one punch and told him to come back out on the ice whenever he wanted.

[@logenninefinger3420]

Really good. Thank you, Sir.

[@snowfloofcathug]

Robert Probert, undisputed hockey name Always interesting to find out more on hockey history and the player hiding therein

[@NDtrueman]

Good job!

[@nobodyshome2024]

Probably the most loved Red Wing ever after Gordie and Stevie Y

[@Nhamp2000]

How about one on Vladdy?

[@toddm9501]

He was a good player. Av's fan here. Lots of cocaine issues though

[@mikemike1071]

If his ashes are in the penalty box, then what is in the casket?

[@daveyboy_]

Lol stop

[@daveyboy_]

CTE , Blow & Alcolhol? That'll turn anyone's brain to mush .

[@matturibe5256]

Well smoking as well as getting hit in the head night in and night out. The brain can heal. But he was involved into many fights and put so much stress on his brain day in and day out. As an prior addict myself its hard to get your brain to function normally again, but it can happen.

[@daveyboy_]

@matturibe5256 yeah thanks for clarifying 🙄

[@matturibe5256]

@@daveyboy_ just saying it’s not all drugs that turn your brain into much 248 fights had a lot to do with substance abuse! I used to be into body building’. I’m more lean now but the stress of my workouts were a lot I would do ephedrine before a work out snd I be in the gym 4 hours, acts like coke! Then to ease the pain I had my pain killers! So my brain wasn’t in the best condition. At 38 I got diagnosed with epilepsy! But since I got clean my brain started to heal it took years. Still healing! But anyways, I wasn’t implying int u didn’t know what u were talking about but Bob was a heavy smoker as well! But I know the feeling of speed or coke u feel like ur invincible! But in tough guy I believe it had a lot to do with trauma to the head! Nothing really hurt Bob he kept going no matter what! I’m glad he was sober after he retired! But ya drugs smoking snd fighting will turn ur brain into mush!

[@johnjannereth2979]

14 comments as it all

[@geraldwilson681]

Cocaine is what made him so strong. Real classy goon...yeah okay😖👍

[@stevemineer2857]

If cocaine made him, why didn’t it make all the other cokeheads great in the NHL? Chelios and others said coke was everywhere back then.

[@gregorychudo3603]

Lol next your gonna say that kocur was on cocaine also

[@donalddiem308]

RIP tough guy !!!!

[@DTSWVP]

Probie lost 2 times to Kocur and in their second of 3 fights Bob just grabbed Joey and just kind of clung to Joey instead of a punch out, If Probert wont go with you , you know Joey was very scary!!!

[@DTSWVP]

Please do a vid on Joey Kocur,