10 Most Intimidating Athletes in Detroit Sports History
You’d be hard-pressed to find a scarier group of athletes in the country than some of the monsters that played in Detroit.
Bob Probert
5 Epic Bob Probert vs. Tie Domi fights [Video]
Everyone loves a good hockey fight, and these two were the best. Here are 5 fights between the two juggernauts, Bob Probert and Tie Domi.
Bob Probert has best game with Detroit Red Wings [Video]
Bob Probert knew he was a complete player, and on November 25, 1992, he made it his mission to remind the fans at Joe Louis Arena.
Don Cherry shares stories about his ‘buddy’ Bob Probert
On the 10-year anniversary of Bob Probert’s death, Don Cherry shared some of his favorite memories of his buddy.
Bob Probert’s quickest KO comes after cheap shot on Steve Yzerman [Video]
In honor of what would have been Bob Probert’s 57th birthday, we take a look back to 1988 when he came to the defense of Steve Yzerman. Enjoy! Jan. 13, 1988 During his NHL career, former Detroit Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert had plenty of knockouts. But none came quicker than when he KO’d Michel … Read more
Detroit Red Wings bruiser Bob Probert headbutts Bob McGill to ice [Video]
In the video which you are about to see, which took place in 1986 during a matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs, Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert got into it with Bob McGill of the Maple Leafs, and rather than fighting with his hands, Probert decided to use his head…literally. Watch … Read more
Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert takes a chunk out of Bob Rouse’s helmet [Video]
Let’s flashback to March 5, 1993, when Detroit Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert did something that we do not recall happening in the NHL (at least that we could find). Take a look as Probert swings his stick and literally takes a chunk out of Bob Rouse‘s helmet! You be the judge on whether or … Read more
Brendan Shanahan holds his own against Bob Probert in heavyweight battle [Video]
Let’s take a walk down memory lane to December 12, 1996. On that day, the Detroit Red Wings took the ice against the hated Chicago Blackhawks and before all was said and done, it was former Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert who mixed it up against his old team. Watch as Red Wings’ forward Brendan … Read more
The Bruise Brothers: Bob Probert and Joey Kocur [Video]
When the Detroit Red Wings drafted Bob Probert (3rd Round) and Joey Kocur (5th Round) in the 1983 NHL Draft, they probably did not realize that those two players would develop into two of the best enforcers in history. Probert (2090) and Kocur (1963) still rank No. 1 and No. 2 on the Red Wings’ … Read more
All 9 bone crushing fights between Bob Probert vs. Donald Brashear [Video]
One thing is for certain, Bob Probert did not like too many of his opponents. But when he really did not like them, he did not hesitate to drop the gloves. In December of 1993, the 28-year-old Probert squared off against 21-year-old rookie Donald Brashear in what would end up being the beginning of a … Read more
All 9 head-to-head fights between Bob Probert and Tie Domi [Video]
Here are all 9 fights between Bob Probert and Tie Domi. Some are from when Probert was with the Detroit Red Wings and some from when he was with the Chicago Blackhawks. When it came to dropping the gloves, Probert vs. Domi is arguably the biggest rivalry in NHL history. This sure does bring back … Read more
Bob Probert’s first career NHL fight is exactly what you would expect [Video]
If you are a fan of the Detroit Red Wings, there is no question that you loved Bob Probert while he wore the Winged Wheel on his hockey sweater. Probert was one of the greatest fighters in NHL history and it all started on November 11th, 1985 when he squared off against fellow rookie, Craig … Read more
Bob Probert – The baddest SOB to ever lace up a pair of skates [Video]
Since the day he entered the league in 1985, former Detroit Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert was one of the baddest SOBs to ever lace up his skates. Probert was never afraid to drop the gloves with even the fiercest of foes and that is how he played until his career ended in 2002. In … Read more
1989-90 Detroit Red Wings ‘Forgotten Years’ music video includes Bob Probert [Video]
While going down a recent YouTube rabbit hole, I came across an “interesting” Detroit Red Wings video that you may or may not have seen before. The video, as you are about to see, is titled “1989/90 Detroit Red Wings ‘Forgotten Years’ music video,” and it features the song, “Forgotten Years” by Midnight Oil. Enjoy! … Read more
Steve Yzerman mocks Tie Domi after Domi gets his butt whooped by Bob Probert [Video]
In their first head-to-head fight, Tie Domi of the New York Rangers and Bob Probert of the Detroit Red Wings went toe-to-toe in what looked to be a pretty even fight, though Probert did get his eye cut open. Following the fight, Domi was seen skating around and signaling that he had just won the … Read more
Top 5 ‘tough guys’ in Detroit sports history
Throughout the history of Detroit sports, we have had some great teams and on those teams, we have had some great players, there is no question about that. But some of the players who often do not get the respect they deserve are the “tough guys.” In my opinion, the Top 5 ‘Tough Guys’ in … Read more
