For those of you who have been following my fight of the day series that i occasionally post on. He spends a lot of time giving back to the community through his work with the nhl alumni and many other. Marty mcsorely hockey baby ice hockey wayne gretzky sport icon san jose sharks toronto maple leafs hockey players nhl sports marty mcsorley and wendel clark fight 1993 campbell conference finals. Although we didnt include vintage throwbacks like the good friday massacre of 1982, the 1990s, and 2010s provided us with plenty of highintensity battles featuring the likes of marty mcsorley, ray emery, and wendel clark. Wendel clark and marty mcsorley this is how you protect your star player. The 100 toughest players in nhl history bleacher report latest. In this ice guardians extra, wendel clark talks about the conflicting view of violence when comparing getting hit and being in a fight. Marty mcsorley, november 16, 1995 new york islanders vs.
Wendel clark was nothing short of a superhero, taking on any and all of hockeys villains while attempting will the good guys to victory. Marty mcsorley and wendel clark fight 1993 campbell conference finals. He was chosen first overall in the 1985 nhl entry draft by the toronto maple leafs, the team he. Probert dropped gloves against them all and battered them all. In a battle between two of the undisputed heavyweights of the 1990s and two of the best fighters in nhl history, marty mcsorley. Fulfilled by comc worlds largest consignment service. Top 10 toronto maple leafs fights hooked on hockey magazine. In the tight playoff series between the leafs and the islanders, corson lost a fight to eric. A tribute to the incomparable wendel clark, one of the greatest players in maple leafs history on the night that his jersey is honoured. Doug gilmour, one of the most talented, and also one of the smallest players in the leafs lineup. Marty mcsorley has just taken out the leafs franchise player. Wendel clark in the game single hockey trading cards for. Martin james mcsorley is a canadian retired professional hockey player, who played in the national hockey league from 1983 until 2000. Toughest hockey players in nhl history stadium talk.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of marty mcsorley books online. Clark s 34 playoff goals are a team record, and hes best remembered for destroying marty mcsorley after the defender took a run at gilmour during the 1993 conference finals. This epic tilt between the winger and pens enforcer mcsorley has gone down in the history books as one. Bob probert biography facts, childhood, family life. During his one year with the islanders, clark s coach was mike milbury who, like clark, was never one to back down from a challenge. The first overall pick in the 1985 nhl draft, wendel clark was a passionate player and the fighting heart of the maple leafs for years. Wendel clark, torontos super hero, spent 58 somewhat productive games as a new york islander in 199596. Wendel clark signed autograph toronto maple leafs frame. Because its the bower 4 life johnny bower toronto maple leafs goaltender in the 60s. On the weekend of april 2224, more than 220 local hockey players will share the ice with nhls greatest legends to save lives from heart disease and stroke. The obvious comparator point for this book is a season in time. Clark s arrival ushered in new era of hope for the maple leafs and their loyal, long suffering fans. Get the best deals on wendel clark in the game single hockey trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at.
Mcsorley fight a memorable one for wendel clark youtube. Get the best deals on wendel clark in the game hockey trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Of all the classic wendel clark fights in existence, this one takes the cake. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Hosted by the heart and stroke foundation, bmo hockey heroes weekend. Great obscure moments in leafs history gary leeman vs. Hockey coaches questioned marty mcsorley s speed and skill at every level, but th. Nina, a german loser whose life consists of sports, music and books. Patrick, the great one, and the unforgettable 199293 nhl season if youre looking for a trip down memory lanenostalgia way, between the last good year and a season in time i would recommend the latter.
So, in no discernable order because how could we pick just one for the top spot. Great obscure moments in leafs history an ongoing series to honor the greatest, completely meaningless moments in toronto maple leaf history. I was up all night before that fight, out partying. The only fitting end to an absolutely tremendous series, dgb.
Wendel clark beloved captain of the toronto maple leafs holds a special place in the hearts of millions. Wendel clark, craig coxe, tie domi, stu grimson, marty mcsorley. Toronto maple leafs 911 every sports reference social media account. I still have the toronto sun front page with mcsorley looking like a. The quality of the video isnt very good but the fight was a great. Top 17 wendel clark moments the full list this list was a lot of fun to put together. Wendel clark is a first liner, mcsorely is a hired goon. Wendel clark toronto maple leafs nhl original autographed. Remembering the leafs playoff magic of 1993 toronto sun. Classic 1993 conference finals bout between wendel clark and marty mcsorely.
Some of the many longstanding rivalries of probert include that with wendel clark of the toronto maple leaf. Wendel clark in the game hockey trading cards for sale ebay. He was a commentator on rogers sportsnet, has acted in a number of films and television series and is in demand as a dinner speaker across north america. Marty mcsorley in the game single hockey trading cards for. The pro league just seemed too far away from the young mans smalltown life in the prairies. As a young boy growing up in kelvington, saskatchewan, wendel clark never dreamed of an nhl career. So, in no discernable orderbecause how could we pick just one for the top spot. Edmonton oilers at toronto maple leafs box score january. Proof that bob probert was nhl heavyweight fight champ. One immediately thinks of his wins over dave brown, donald brashear, craig berube, tie domi, stu grimson, marty mcsorley, wendel clark, dave semenko, glen cochraneall of them legitimate all time candidates and a few are top3 all time. Mcsorley nails doug gilmour with an openice hit, causing clark to go. As you may have noticed, the maple leafs have finally entered the brian burke era. Marty mcsorley and wendel clark fight love me some hockey fights.
Get the best deals on marty mcsorley in the game single hockey trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Detroit ap retired hockey enforcer bob probert, as adept with his fists as with a stick in a 16season career with the detroit red wings and chicago blackhawks, died. A hockey team is composed of more than just a bunch of guys who are trying to score goals to win games. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Probert can legitimately claim victories in some cases one sided demolishingsover some all time monsters. I give this dandy to wendel for the better face shots landed, but marty started coming on strong at the end. Mcsorley vs clark and taylor vs gill may 17, 1993 youtube. Although we didnt include vintage throwbacks like the good friday massacre of 1982, the 1990s, and 2010s provided us with plenty of highintensity battles featuring the likes of marty mcsorley. All human beings agree that wendel clark vs marty mcsorley is pretty much the greatest thing that has ever happened, anywhere, ever. Wendel clark 1st overall pick 1985 2x allstar 330 career goals wendel clark was the face of the toronto maple leafs franchi.
Not all heroes wear capes, some of them wear skates. Mike gartner, pavel bure and wendel clark were among the victims of. The toronto captain played left wing and defenseman and frequently brought blood to the ice. Clark born october 25, 1966 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player.
Wendel clark vs marty mcsorley round 2 from the islanders at kings game on nov 16, 1995. The 10 greatest enforcers in nhl history therichest. Hockey gordie howe scanned from an old howe book i have. Two career defining moments happened in this series for clark. The 6foot3, 225pound proberts debut as an nhl fighter came when he was a rookie on nov. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. My life on the edge, probert talked about this fight with mcsorley. Bob proberts greatest hits ten of the legendary enforcers bouts vs. Marty mcsorley vs wendel clark and dave taylor vs todd gill from the kings at maple leafs game on may 17, 1993. Ok, maybe you could make an argument for the invention of the concept of justice. Mcsorley is tough as nails and took it like a champ but clark still wins decisively on points due to major facial trauma on marty. With wendel clark and marty mcsorley in a classic fight early in the series and burns wanting to strangle mullethaired kings coach barry. Funny, fierce, and gritty, bleeding blue recounts every struggle and success of wendel clark s roughandtumble journey to becoming one of hockeys greatest heroes.
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