News Article: Rene Rancourt reveals who his fist pump is for

[Fenway]

HIMSELF

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/20...ruins-games/kXYa3UGsS6Hc2qz4t9V0JI/story.html

Rancourt greeted me at his front door in his workout clothes and he was headed for the gym later that morning. He looks terrific. He asked me to feel his biceps. The guy’s in great shape for his age.

And it’s his age that leads me back to what’s behind those fist pumps you’ll see Thursday night.

Turns out Rancourt has been fibbing about his age over the years. He turned 76 in August and wonders if he’s overstayed his welcome.

“To me, it’s anathema to admit your age because people pigeon-hole you right away,’’ he said. “The minute they hear 76, they don’t just hear 76, they hear — ‘and washed up.’ That’s why the pump is so important. Because the pump is for me. I’ve never admitted that before to another human being, not even my wife.

“The pump is for me because when you get to my age, I don’t care who you are, you’re going to need help. You can only kid yourself so much.’’

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[ChargersRookie]

I took a picture of him when I went down to see my nephew's game. I don't know how to put it on here, it is on my facebook though.

76 he said hmmm, never thought of his age. He is almost 4 years younger than my mom and almost 8 years younger than my father.

Trust me I understand his fist pump.

Thanks Fenway, the picture is from Dec. 7,2012

 

[Salem13]

Rene is classic Boston, we love him for him and a little bit more for everyone else that hates him.

Jack is almost there, just a bit more polish.

 

[ChargersRookie]

 

[What The Puck]

Nothing but admiration and appreciation for this Boston icon. I turn on and go to the games early because I want to hear him sing. Truth.

 

[Caper Bruins fan]

I assume he watches all the games after singing ? I am sure he has a good seat.

 

[jdz]

One of the highlights about travelling from Australia to boston twice and seeing bruins games was seeing Rene pump the crowd up before we played the habs and the leafs.

Dat fist pump. Had to be my avatar.

 

[bruinmann77]

get really pumped up when he sings especially big games and vs the Habs.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

What a great human.

 

[ReggiesLemons]

Rene is awesome. I never would have thought he was 76.

That fist pump gets me pumped up for every home game. Hopefully he'll be around for a while longer.

 

[Mathews28]

I like the guy too.

Just wish he could really sing.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

I love Rene, he's pumps get me stoked.
Had no idea he was 76 though, dude looks great & will never overstay his welcome with me. Keep the Rene pumps going!

 

[eightspokedb]

I '' Rene...

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

I thought it was his tribute to Burridge.

 

[plemur]

I thought it was his tribute to Burridge.

That's what I remember as well.

 

[GarbageGoal]

76?????

Thought for sure he was maybe late 60's.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Look up "Class Act" and you will get Rancourt's picture.

Anyone who disagrees can go screw.