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Steve Yzerman brawls and gets some help from Bob Probert [VIDEO]

April 21, 2021 by Michael Whitaker

Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman wasn’t known for dropping the gloves in his career, but he knew how to take care of himself. Let’s throw it back to a 1987 matchup at Joe Louis Arena between Yzerman’s Red Wings and the visiting Buffalo Sabres. Yzerman throws down with Buffalo’s Kevin Maguire, who later got … Read more

Who are the Top 5 ‘tough guys’ in Detroit sports history?

April 21, 2021 by W.G. Brady

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

Bob Probert vs. Troy Crowder: All 4 Rounds [Video]

April 20, 2021 by W.G. Brady

There is no question about it that Troy Crowder was one of the toughest opponents that Bob Probert ever dropped the gloves against. Round 1 clearly went to Crowder, while Probert came back and reminded the youngster who the champ was in Round 2. Crowder then bounced back to win Round 3 after pulling Probert’s … Read more

Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert scraps with Blackhawks D Chris Chelios [Video]

April 19, 2021 by Don Drysdale

This is one of those scraps where we all would have liked the referees to just let it go a bit longer to see what happened. Take a look as Detroit Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert mixes it up with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman, Chris Chelios.

Bob Probert vs. Tie Domi: All 9 of their head-to-head fights [Video]

April 18, 2021 by W.G. Brady

Here are all 9 fights between Bob Probert and Tie Domi. Some from when Probert was with the Detroit Red Wings and some when he was with the Chicago Blackhawks. *Please click on the link below to enjoy the fights. Don Cherry shares stories about his ‘buddy’ Bob Probert, who passed away 10 years … Read more

Bob Probert – The baddest SOB to ever lace up a pair of skates [Video]

April 16, 2021 by W.G. Brady

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

Brendan Shanahan holds his own against Bob Probert in heavyweight battle [Video]

April 11, 2021 by Don Drysdale

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

Bob Probert’s first career NHL fight is exactly what you would expect [Video]

April 10, 2021 by Don Drysdale

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 exchanges haymakers in heavyweight battle with Wendel Clark [Video]

April 10, 2021 by Don Drysdale

Let’s flashback to 1986 when Detroit Red Wings bruiser Bob Probert dropped gloves with Wendel Clark of the Toronto Maple Leafs in a battle between two NHL heavyweights. Take a look as Probert and Clark exchange haymakers before finally being split up. #HFOTD takes us to the Maple Leaf Gardens for this #ChuckNorris style matchup … Read more

Best of Bob Probert and Joey Kocur fights [Video]

April 4, 2021 by Don Drysdale

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

Bob Probert brutally knocks out Gary Nylund [Video]

April 3, 2021 by Don Drysdale

As long as Bob Probert played for the Detroit Red Wings, there was always a chance fireworks would take place at any given moment. Watch as Probert gets tied up with Gary Nylund of the Chicago Blackhawks following a late empty-net goal. Nylund seems to get off to a good start in the fight, but before all is said and done, “Probert decks Nylund” and it’s Nylund who is down for the count.

Bob Probert records New Year’s Eve hat trick vs. St. Louis Blues

December 31, 2020 by Don Drysdale

On December 31, 1987, Detroit Red Wings bruiser Bob Probert had what is arguably the greatest offensive game of his career when the Red Wings beat the St. Louis Blues at Joe Louis Arena. During the game, Probert scored his first career hat trick and also added an assist along the way as the Red … Read more

Darren McCarty drops the gloves against Bob Probert (VIDEO)

December 29, 2020 by Michael Whitaker

They may have been from two different eras of Red Wings hockey, but they’re both beloved figures in the memories of Detroit sports fans. Former Detroit Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert terrorized opponents with his fists for years while wearing the Winged Wheel, and continued to do so when he moved on to the Chicago … Read more

Joe Kocur drops gloves against former Detroit Red Wings teammate Bob Probert (VIDEO)

December 21, 2020 by Michael Whitaker

Former Detroit Red Wings forwards Joe Kocur and Bob Probert were two of the most formidable enforcers in hockey history, forming the intimidating 1-2 punch known as the “Bruise Brothers” during their time in the Motor City. They would both eventually go their separate ways, though Kocur would soon find his way back to Detroit … Read more

Happy Halloween! The 10 scariest athletes in Detroit sports history

October 31, 2020 by W.G. Brady

Detroit, Michigan has been the home of some of the baddest, some of the meanest, and no doubt some of the toughest professional athletes to ever play their respective sports. In honor of Halloween, we take a look at ten of the scariest guys to ever wear a Detroit uniform. I made the list in … Read more

Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert fights Kings defenseman Dean Kennedy (VIDEO)

July 23, 2020 by Michael Whitaker

One of the most feared fighters in NHL history, former Detroit Red Wings enforcer Bob Probert let his fists do the talking for him. And with over 3,000 penalty minutes during his career, he definitely knew what he was doing when it came to the rough stuff. Let’s throw it back to March 19, 1988 … Read more