A Hockey Legend Passes.

[billybek]

Big Jean Beliveau passed away last night.

I remember him during his playing days when I cheered for the Montreal Canadians in the late 60s and early 70s. Watching the Habs in those days was pretty inspiring for a young hockey player.

Wonderful to see some of the tributes to him on the sports networks this morning.

[1990C4S]

It looks like Gordie Howe will be next....

[billybek]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

It looks like Gordie Howe will be next....

Very possible. It was mentioned this morning that he was released from hospital.

That may be good or bad news....

[2porscheguy]

Jean was truly one of the great Habs players of his era! A true CLASS player that carried the C for the Canadiens for ten years!

Although we followed him at the tail end of his career, as he retired in 1971, he was often emulated on our outdoor rinks and in road hockey with our neighbours and friends....."Jean Beliveau..numero 4...Y' lance la rondelle, Y' conte!!! (He shoots , he scores!)

RIP Jean Beliveau....le Gros Bill!

[Por_sha911]

A legend to be remembered (even if he was a Hab ).
I think its just a matter of time for Mr Hockey but hey, we still have a lot of golden oldies left.

[2porscheguy]

^^^ Here ya go Joe! Two great #4s playing against one another back in 1968:



Jean Beliveau and Bobby Orr

Let's see....who won the Stanley that year? Canadiens!

RIP JB!

[Por_sha911]

Cool. I thought of bringing my alltime fav Bruin but I didn't want to take away from the memorial to Jean.

[billybek]

Originally Posted by 2porscheguy

^^^ Here ya go Joe! Two great #4s playing against one another back in 1968:



Jean Beliveau and Bobby Orr

Let's see....who won the Stanley that year? Canadiens!

RIP JB!

Great photo!
Jean is either looking up at the clock or a puck in the air. Bobby does't have two hands on his stick and even though it looks like his eyes are closed he is probably looking at how much room he has to get by that net.

Thanks for posting that.

[Por_sha911]

Bobby is looking at Jean's stick blocking his way past him.

[2porscheguy]

^ + Jean is looking at the point man and getting ready to position himself in front of Gerry Cheevers for a pass or possible deflection.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

Bobby is looking at Jean's stick blocking his way past him.

Originally Posted by 2porscheguy

^ + Jean is looking at the point man and getting ready to position himself in front of Gerry Cheevers for a pass or possible deflection.

Those were the good old days...

Clean play, not too many fight, lots less injuries and Captain that could lead, not base on "I'm the highest paid so I got to be the Captain

[Por_sha911]

Two living legends battling

notice how everyone is trying to slow Bobby down?

[2porscheguy]

^Ok, because it's Bobby and Gordy together we will let this OT post be Joe!

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Those were the good old days...

Clean play, not too many fight, lots less injuries and Captain that could lead, not base on "I'm the highest paid so I got to be the Captain

Like I said earlier, Jean was a true CLASS player. Even though not everyone that follows the NHL likes the Habs.....I know, it's really hard to believe such a concept...back then pretty much everybody respected Jean Beliveau because he was such a gentleman. I'm not sure on the actual facts here but I sincerely doubt he had any fighting majors....wow! No fights in some 17 years in the NHL!...can you believe it!

JB you will be missed!

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

notice how everyone is trying to slow Bobby down?

Current NHL: two penalties on the play; hooking/obstruction (stick across the body impeding progress), holding (hand is closed on the opposing players stick).

[Por_sha911]

I've heard many times that Jean was a gentleman on the ice and even more so off the ice. A true ambassador of the game.

[2porscheguy]

Jean Beliveau August 31/1931 - December 2/2014








My cousin, Phillipe Couillard, Premier of Quebec and his wife Suzanne Pilote pay tribute to Jean Beliveau.

Bye Jean! You will be missed!

RIP!

[billybek]

Originally Posted by 2porscheguy

^ + Jean is looking at the point man and getting ready to position himself in front of Gerry Cheevers for a pass or possible deflection.

If that point man is fifty feet tall, you might be right....
Zoom in on the photo and have a look at the where his eyes are focused.

Fantastic ceremony for Jean. Very well done.

[2porscheguy]

Jean Beliveau's funeral in Montreal this afternoon:

Jean Béliveau funeral: Thousands bid Habs legend a final farewell - Montreal - CBC News

Farewell Jean!

Merci pour tous mon ami!

[JJ 911SC]

It was quite a gathering.

I did not remember that is last Stanley Cup was Ken Dryden first one.

Pretty fitting as he is also a class act.

Salut Gros Bill

[2porscheguy]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

It was quite a gathering.

I did not remember that is last Stanley Cup was Ken Dryden first one.

Pretty fitting as he is also a class act.

Salut Gros Bill

JJ I too wasn't aware that JB's last Stanley would be Ken Dryden's first. Ken Dryden would then go on to win 5 more with the Habs.

"Pretty fitting as he is also a class act.....until he joined the Liberals!"

^^^There! I fixed it for you JJ!