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Feldmann, Doug

 
9781600788314: Keith Magnuson: The Inspiring Life and Times of a Beloved Blackhawk
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ISBN 10 : 1600788319 ISBN 13 : 9781600788314
Editeur : Triumph Books, 2013

Synopsis

Written with the full support of Keith Magnuson's wife and children, this thrilling and insightful biography pays tribute to a Chicago icon and true hockey legend. One of the most popular Chicago Blackhawks of all time, defenseman Keith Magnuson was raised on the raw, rough traditions of hockey in western Canada. He captained the University of Denver team to its second straight NCAA championship in the spring of 1969 and by autumn joined Blackhawks stars Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito, becoming the much-needed "policeman" for the team. Over the course of the next several seasons, Magnuson and the Blackhawks fell painfully short of their Stanley Cup aspirations; nonetheless, Magnuson's leadership qualities led to his being named captain of the team. On December 15, 2003, Magnuson was in Toronto riding in a car driven by former player, Rob Ramage: he was killed when the car veered over the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle. As veteran sportswriter Bob Verdi described Magnuson upon his retirement from the Blackhawks, "there have been many finer athletes in Chicago, but not one finer person," and this biography shares the story of his remarkable life.

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À propos de l'auteur

Doug Feldmann is a professor in the College of Education at Northern Kentucky University and a former scout for the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, and San Diego Padres. He is the author of numerous books, including El Birdos, Fleeter Than Birds, Miracle Collapse, September Streak, and St. Louis Cardinals Past and Present. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cliff Koroll and Keith Magnuson were teammates growing up in Saskatchewan, at the University of Denver, as well as on the Chicago Blackhawks. He delivered the eulogy at Magnuson's funeral and is the current president of the Blackhawks Alumni Association. He lives in Chicago.

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Éditeur
Triumph Books
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1600788319
ISBN 13 
9781600788314
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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