Only one point missing in this thread which has me wistfully remembering my introduction to hockey watching a then-young Bert dangle. That point -- he was a big player for his day. At a touch over 6' and nearly 200 lbs, he was noticably bigger than many players of his day. He was a good sized man, moving at high speed AND agile enough to avoid most mid-ice collisions, making him difficult to stop.
As for the breakup of the French Connection, don't forget that Bowman dealt Robert first (for Van Boxmeer).
As for the breakup of the French Connection, don't forget that Bowman dealt Robert first (for Van Boxmeer).