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Currently the sports columnist for the windsor star, bob duff has covered the nhl since 1988 and is a contributor to the hockey news and. While a successful player by some measures, including being voted to the 198788 campbell conference allstar team, probert was best known for his activities as a fighter and enforcer, as well as. Dianne 69,408 angelstad, brenda g 55,308 armitage, lyell colburn 35,730. Apr 11, 2017 bob probert carved out a fearsome reputation as an enforcer, during a lengthy career spent with the red wings and blackhawks, before dying of a heart attack in 2010 at age 45. Legendary nhl tough guy bob probert died monday after collapsing while on a boat on lake st. A history of the windsor spitfires, and the hockey hall of fame mvp trophies and winners. See more ideas about hair styles, short hair styles and hair cuts. Bob probert chicago blackhawks vs darcy hordichuk atlanta trashers nhl hockey fight dec 14, 2001 two feeds.
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