Isles Junkie
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and fans on account of his French Canadian heritage.
Last night I was fortunate enough to catch the last hour or so of the movie "The Rocket." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkcFx1p4-Cg Thankfully the movie is on again later next week (on a regional sports channel) so I set it up to tape. From what I saw of the movie I was really impressed.
Honestly it shocked me to hear about all of the issues he had from the league & fans and other players. I just never knew that there was a dark history of the league with regards to French Canadians.
Anyway, rent the movie if you haven't seen it already. It's really well made. I can see how after I finally watch the whole thing I'd put it up near the top of my favorite sports movies.
Last night I was fortunate enough to catch the last hour or so of the movie "The Rocket." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkcFx1p4-Cg Thankfully the movie is on again later next week (on a regional sports channel) so I set it up to tape. From what I saw of the movie I was really impressed.
Honestly it shocked me to hear about all of the issues he had from the league & fans and other players. I just never knew that there was a dark history of the league with regards to French Canadians.
Anyway, rent the movie if you haven't seen it already. It's really well made. I can see how after I finally watch the whole thing I'd put it up near the top of my favorite sports movies.