Boston Bruins #9 - John Paul "Chief" Bucyk (played for the Bruins 1957 to 1977)
Was a member of one the greatest power play lines in NHL history - he played the left side accompanied by Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, John "Pie face" Mckenzie and Fred Stanfield. Chief's #9 was retired in 1980. John is the original "Chief" in the Boston sports circles - ironically he was not Native American but hailed from Edmonton to Ukranian immigrants - he was given the name because he looked Native American - can you imagine that happening now!!
Fun Fact - Chief's name is engraved on the 2011 Stanley Cup marking his 53rd season affiliated with the Boston Bruins organization.
Boston Celtics #00 - Robert Lee "The Chief" Parish - (played for the Celtics 1980 to 1994)
Was a member of the original "Big Three" (sorry Miami you copied that too!!) which included Larry Bird and Kevin McHale - his number was retired in 1998. The distinction between the two Chiefs lies in the use of the term "The" - John was "Chief" and Robert was "The Chief". Again, ironically Parish was not Native American either - he was given the name by Cedric Maxwell who thought he looked like Chief Bromden in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Fun Fact - the setting of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was Oregon State Hospital in Salem Oregon where the movie was also filmed.
Hope that helps - no comment regarding yesterday's Patriot debacle - Gisele said it all!
Stay Healthy
C-
2 comments:
Chris,
Your mother is standing over me teaching me how to correspond with you. I have sent a few messages but probably you haven't seen them.
Your Aunt Pam is putting her 2 cents worth also and I was told to me sure and sign. Now that I can do this I will explain to Rick and you will be hearing from him, your guitar playing cousin, who just found out you play guitar. Love, Ginger
Hi Chris...
It's Pam....again.....glad to know
how to do this.....again!! Ginger and I are becoming blogger-literate so you may e]be hearing regularly from us! Glad to hear that your chemo is coming to an end....you are one brave guy!
PAM
Post a Comment