For my money it is # 22 John Ferguson .
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Not only was he the most feared fighter in the league, Ferguson led all NHL rookies in scoring in his first season and finished as runner-up for Calder Trophy in 1963–64.
In 1969 he scored 29 goals and also scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal. He won 5 cups.
Fergie was lucky he played on the same team as Ted Harris. Harris didn't fight often but he always had a little smile on his face as he smoked guys. Winnipeg boy..
Bye week schmy week. What is this the NFL? You can't run outta bounds here!
In honor of Cherry, and because this winter will never end, and I'm bored, who do you guys(and gals) think is the best pugilist of all time. I don't mean PIM leader or toughest dude but the meanest hombre you'd least like to dance with.
Feel free to add your own if I didn't list him...I likely forgot a couple.
Probert without question, guy also seemed a little touched which scared most in the NHL at the time. Gordie Howe was no slouch and most knew not to mess with him.
I put Peluso right up there for best Jets enforcer all time.
Semenko did fight Ali, not many NHL enforcers had that kind of notoriety.
It's pretty hard not to go with Probert as #1, as not only was he tough, but he loved to fight, and was a bit crazy-"dangerous guy" A guy that I would have put at # 2 is not on the list ??? Behn Wilson- of Flyers. I don't believe he ever lost a fight. He fought Clark Gillies 2 times, and beat him twice. I also saw him fight tons of other guys, and "never" saw him lose a fight. I believe he fought Probert-was more or less a tie. For some reason he flew under the radar.Look up his fights.
BTW- I saw Probert lose 2 fights-one to Domi, and Donald Brashear.
Here's my TOP 5- tough guys.
1) Bob Probert ( Detroit)
2) Behn Wilson ( Flyers)
3) George Laraque ( Monreal)- " never lost" ( wasn't mean enough)
4) Donald Brashear - fought Probert 3 times-(won 1) (lost 1) (draw1)
5) Clark Gillies or Tony Twist ( both about the same)
( these top 5 guys, were all very tough !!! )
BTW- Whoever made this list, left out some of the "toughest guys" [mod]
As for John Ferguson- he was only 6' 0, and up against guys like Probert, Behn Wilson and Brashear, many of whom were 6'4 and taller, he would have been tough, coz he was mean, but probably would have been in the Tie Domi class-"but you never know"
Honorable mention- Marty McSorerly, Tony Twist, Tie Domi
I still say Twist was the best fighter of all time. He was 6'2 250 after he roided up
There were the two Twists though......the pre and post roid Tony. I preferred the fighter before the roids because he was a treat to watch. Once he was into the heavy juice people quit opening up when they fought him and I found that stage of his career less fun. His first TKO loss to Jim McKenzie was one of my favorite hockey fights.
He had great power but had a long stroke with accuracy challenges. One of the toughest guys to beat in his prime when he was on the Juice. The only guy that I would say was tougher to beat was No juice needed Behn Wilson. The only chink in the armour was Behn didn't love fighting lefties and trading shots (although he would do it and do it well).
Fergie for sure should be on the list. Also Joey kocur should be as well. Tough as they come. Just ask Jimmy Kyte
Probert without question, guy also seemed a little touched which scared most in the NHL at the time. Gordie Howe was no slouch and most knew not to mess with him.
I put Peluso right up there for best Jets enforcer all time.
I enjoy watching Anthony fight. He is always ready to dance and those body shots are great. Is he any relation to Mike Peluso I wonder? It's too bad he can't hold down a roster spot cuz he'd be an excellent enforcer for us.
Former Jet Jim Mckenzie was very tough and Stan Jonathon was one of the toughest ever.
It's pretty hard not to go with Probert as #1, as not only was he tough, but he loved to fight, and was a bit crazy-"dangerous guy" A guy that I would have put at # 2 is not on the list ??? Behn Wilson- of Flyers. I don't believe he ever lost a fight. He fought Clark Gillies 2 times, and beat him twice. I also saw him fight tons of other guys, and "never" saw him lose a fight. I believe he fought Probert-was more or less a tie. For some reason he flew under the radar.Look up his fights.
BTW- I saw Probert lose 2 fights-one to Domi, and Donald Brashear.
Here's my TOP 5- tough guys.
1) Bob Probert ( Detroit)
2) Behn Wilson ( Flyers)
3) George Laraque ( Monreal)- " never lost" ( wasn't mean enough)
4) Donald Brashear - fought Probert 3 times-(won 1) (lost 1) (draw1)
5) Clark Gillies or Tony Twist ( both about the same)
( these top 5 guys, were all very tough !!! )
BTW- Whoever made this list, left out some of the "toughest guys" [mod]
As for John Ferguson- he was only 6' 0, and up against guys like Probert, Behn Wilson and Brashear, many of whom were 6'4 and taller, he would have been tough, coz he was mean, but probably would have been in the Tie Domi class-"but you never know"
Honorable mention- Marty McSorerly, Tony Twist, Tie Domi