News Article: Ex Leaf coach Brophy dead at 83

[crump]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/former-maple-leafs-coach-john-brophy-dies/

Tough as nails coach from a bygone era. RIP.

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[saltming]

That is horrible news. RIP and condolences to his family.

 

[hotpaws]

Good bless him and condolences to his family.

 

[Macman]

He might have been the toughest, scariest guy ever in hockey.

 

[Al14]

Rest in peace Coach Brophy.

Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Budsfan]

Tough as nails coach.

Condolences to his friends and family.

 

[Leaf Shaker]

R.I.P coach.

 

[BigBlu]

Used to see him once in a while scouting St. Catharines Saints games when I was a gaffer. There was always an extra buzz in the building (or at least in my young mind) whenever the Leaf's coach was in attendance.

Prayers for the family.

 

[diceman934]

RIP

One of the most colourful coaches we had

 

[Bullseye]

He was a piece of work.

My condolences to his family.

 

[burpsalot]

Old school coach that wore the game on his sleeve. At times you would think his head would explode. I'm almost sure I've seen steam coming out of his ears. Condolences to the family.

 

[SEER]

Very sad... Condolences to all his friends and family...

John Brophy teaches Leafs to play tough



TOR/DET Rivalry: Demers, Brophy Rivalry - 1987 Playoff Game

 

[the squared circle]

RIP Mr. Brophy
You guys remember the "Brophys Boys" fedoras? Good times.

 

[hockeystick89]

I mowed John's lawn for a couple summers while I was in high school. He was in bad health even then(nearly 10 years ago) but was always a gentleman. I know he left many friends and family behind and the entire hockey community back in Antigonish are going to miss him a lot.

 

[therealkoho]

RIP Broph

some colorful times

 

[seventieslord]

Dang, he's a blast from my past. The coach of the leafs during the time that I began following them. Now this rink is a memorial to his life and not just his tenure as Leafs' coach.

 

[HockeyNightInBelfast]

Surprised not more have weighed in on his passing.

Guess it shows the "youthfulness" of this board's population & I'm not even a geezer.

Broph livened up what was a traditionally dung period for the Leafs, coaching Wendel during his formative years amongst others.

What a legend. Made you proud to be a Leafs fan for a change.

I remember him vividly as there was very little else of note to remember unless yer fans of the Daniel Marois/Normand Aubin & Frank Nigro eras...

RIP Broph - may all yer PIM's be majors & yer stick infractions be overlooked.