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Marcel Pronovost by Bob Duff. He presently works for the New Jersey Devils and resides in Windsor, Ontario. Duff lives in LaSalle, Ontario, with his wife Shira and daughter Cecilia. A must-have autobiography for Red Wings fans, Leafs fans, and hockey buffs everywhere.

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"Marcel was the most underrated defenceman ever to play in the league. When he hit you, you were hit. He was a tremendous skater and defensively, he was as good as anyone. He might have been overlooked by the press, but he was never overlooked by his teammates. Years later, I brought him back to Detroit as a coach. He is very knowledgeable and a very astute observer of the game." --Hall of Fame left-winger Ted Lindsay (Pronovost's teammate from 1949-57 and 1964-65) In the spring of 1950, Marcel Pronovost was called up from the minor leagues to play for the Detroit Red Wings during the Stanley Cup playoffs. The 18-year-old defenceman had never seen NHL ice time before, but his performance in the playoffs was so impressive that he took regular turns in the final series against the New York Rangers. That year, Marcel Provonost became the ninth player in history to win a Stanley Cup before playing a single regular-season NHL game. So began Pronovost's 65-year career in pro hockey. As a Red Wing he became a star defenceman in Detroit's golden age, winning three more Stanley Cups between 1952 and 1955, and skating side-by-side with Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, and Terry Sawchuk (who became a lifelong friend). He played a pivotal role in the Toronto Maple Leafs' last Stanley Cup win in 1967. He earned recognition on the NHL's First and Second All-Star Teams. And he has continued to serve the game for decades, becoming one of the few NHLers to have success as a player, a coach, and as a scout. Now, with Marcel Pronovost: A Life in Hockey , this legendary defenceman and Hockey Hall of Famer tells these and other stories for the first time. With over 125 photos and with on-the-ice recollections from the most exciting Original Six Era games ever played, A Life in Hockey is a hard-hitting memoir, and an insider's take on playing, coaching, and scouting that spans seven decades, and surveys one of the longest hockey careers of all time. A must-have autobiography for Red Wings fans, Leafs fans, and hockey buffs everywhere.

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Publisher
Biblioasis
ISBN-10
1926845986
ISBN-13
9781926845982
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Book Title
Marcel Pronovost : Alife in Hockey
Author
Bob Duff
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Cultural Heritage, Hockey, Business Aspects, General, Sports
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
200 Pages

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Item Height
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Item Width
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Item Weight
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"Defensemen rarely get the accolades they deserve, but Pronovost's Hall of Fame career as a rock solid blueliner spanned 19 seasons, mostly in the Original Six era, for the Red Wings dynasty of the '50s and the last Maple Leafs team to win the Cup, those geezers of 1967. He tells his story here, illustrated by glorious vintage black and white photos, and shares tales of Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, Johnny Bower and more, especially his friendship with the difficult Terry Sawchuk. He also goes into his later scouting career where he was instrumental in the Devils drafting Marty Brodeur. The publisher created two covers, a young Pronovost wearing a Wings jersey for the US market and an older Marcel in Leafs jersey for Canada. Both look sharp."—Stu Hackel, Sports Illustrated online "A fantastic new release…This is a solid book and a great introduction to a Hockey Hall of Famer." — HockeyBookReviews.com, "A fantastic new release...This is a solid book and a great introduction to a Hockey Hall of Famer." -- HockeyBookReviews.com, "Defensemen rarely get the accolades they deserve, but Pronovost's Hall of Fame career as a rock solid blueliner spanned 19 seasons, mostly in the Original Six era, for the Red Wings dynasty of the '50s and the last Maple Leafs team to win the Cup, those geezers of 1967. He tells his story here, illustrated by glorious vintage black and white photos, and shares tales of Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, Johnny Bower and more, especially his friendship with the difficult Terry Sawchuk. He also goes into his later scouting career where he was instrumental in the Devils drafting Marty Brodeur. The publisher created two covers, a young Pronovost wearing a Wings jersey for the US market and an older Marcel in Leafs jersey for Canada. Both look sharp."--Stu Hackel, Sports Illustrated online "A fantastic new release...This is a solid book and a great introduction to a Hockey Hall of Famer." -- HockeyBookReviews.com
Table of Content
1. Life in Shawinigan (growing up in a big family) 2. Taking Up a New Position (the switch to defence helps lead to a pro opportunity) 3. Pursuing the Dream (a move to Windsor and a step up the hockey ladder) 4. A Stirring Debut (how an injury to Gordie Howe opens a door to the NHL) 5. Detroit Dynasty 6. Wearers of the Winged Wheel 7. Crossing the Bridge (a surprising move across the border) 8. Won for the Aged (a key cog in Toronto's last Stanley Cup triumph) 9. Terry and Me (on his longtime friendship with the enigmatic Terry Sawchuk) 10. Behind the Bench (moving into a career as coach) 11. A Devil of a Time (bird-dogging for the New Jersey Devils, and more Stanley Cup glory) 12. A Life in the Game (a collection of memories from his 60+ year career)
Copyright Date
2012
Dewey Decimal
796.962092
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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