Bob Probert dead

RchW · 07-05-2010, 05:42 PM

Initial reports only. Apparently he collapsed while out boating. Can't help wondering if drugs were involved.

RandyTiger · 07-05-2010, 06:15 PM

EDIT: Revised statement for accuracy and provided link to the story at WDIV (Detroit 4) News.

He was boating on Lake St. Clair and complained of chest pains before he collapsed. CPR was attempted, but revival was unsuccessful, and he was later pronounced dead at Windsor regional hospital (Windsor, Ontario, Canada).

Link to story at WDIV news: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports...65/detail.html

RchW · 07-05-2010, 06:29 PM

Man, 45 years old. Way too young to die.

RandyTiger · 07-05-2010, 06:33 PM

It's really sad, and makes you think about your own mortality when you're near his age, like I am.

Gah.

RIP, Bob.

Splitter24 · 07-05-2010, 10:33 PM

His 87-88 season was epic. One goal shy of 30 and a minor penalty away from 400 PIM. He was pretty fun to watch. Unless you were an opposing goalie.

thehatfield · 07-06-2010, 03:02 PM

That caught me by surprise when I heard it and left me feeling oddly sad about it. I was in the stands during the first Troy Crowder vs. Probert fight and I think Bob took the worst of it and got busted up. For about the next two seasons Crowder became a marked man for every other goon in the league.

RandyTiger · 07-06-2010, 03:10 PM

Update: autopsy shows no sign of foul play, but the authorities are not releasing any other details, as that information has to come from the family.

Any toxicology results will not be available for weeks or months.

Source: Probert autopsy shows no foul play

07-05-2010, 05:42 PM	#1
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	Bob Probert dead Initial reports only. Apparently he collapsed while out boating. Can't help wondering if drugs were involved. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

07-05-2010, 06:15 PM	#2
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	EDIT: Revised statement for accuracy and provided link to the story at WDIV (Detroit 4) News. He was boating on Lake St. Clair and complained of chest pains before he collapsed. CPR was attempted, but revival was unsuccessful, and he was later pronounced dead at Windsor regional hospital (Windsor, Ontario, Canada). Link to story at WDIV news: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports...65/detail.html Last edited by RandyTiger; 07-05-2010 at 06:39 PM. Reason: Revised statement for accuracy and provided link.

07-05-2010, 06:29 PM	#3
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	Man, 45 years old. Way too young to die. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

07-05-2010, 10:33 PM	#5
Splitter24 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Willsboro, NY Posts: 2,895	His 87-88 season was epic. One goal shy of 30 and a minor penalty away from 400 PIM. He was pretty fun to watch. Unless you were an opposing goalie. __________________ Currently Reading: The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen "Well, the game is afoot. I’ll take anal bum cover for 7,000." - "Sean Connery" SNL Celebrity Jeopardy R.I.P. Tommy Holmes 1917-2008

07-06-2010, 03:02 PM	#6
thehatfield All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: dirty jerz Posts: 1,339	That caught me by surprise when I heard it and left me feeling oddly sad about it. I was in the stands during the first Troy Crowder vs. Probert fight and I think Bob took the worst of it and got busted up. For about the next two seasons Crowder became a marked man for every other goon in the league. __________________ AFBL - Maryland Bridegrooms SBC - Western Suburbs Magpies no pressure no problem

07-05-2010, 06:33 PM	#4
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	It's really sad, and makes you think about your own mortality when you're near his age, like I am. Gah. RIP, Bob.

07-06-2010, 03:10 PM	#7
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	Update: autopsy shows no sign of foul play, but the authorities are not releasing any other details, as that information has to come from the family. Any toxicology results will not be available for weeks or months. Source: Probert autopsy shows no foul play Last edited by RandyTiger; 07-06-2010 at 03:11 PM.