i know most people here wont “get this”..but to the lucky ones that grew up near the Canadian border, we got to hear the great Canadian Hockey announcers. Danny Gallivan, Don Wittman.Ward Cornell. And now Bob Cole has passed away. Saturday Night watching HNIC was the best. End of an era...the guys today cant hold a match to these guys..they were the best.
Danny Gallivan was my favourite, but I know that Bob was liked by many others, so RIP.
I don't know who Bob Cole was, but if there's anything good to come out of his passing, it's that Colera has come to an end.
Nasty stuff.
RIP, Bob.
Mike Lange has a whole list of unique sayings, that has taken on a life of their own. I even have a tee shirt with them on.
Decoding The Epic Lines of Mike Lange
“It's A Hockey Night In Pittsburgh!” ... “Smiling Like A Butcher's Dog!” ...
“Scratch My Back With A Hacksaw!” ...
“Numero Soixante-Six” ...
“Shave My Face With A Rusty Razor” ...
“Let's Go Hunt A Moose On A Harley” ...
“He Beat Him Like A Rented Mule!” ...
“Buy Sam A Drink & Get His Dog One, Too!”
When his time comes, I'm certain that Pittsburgh will have a week of mourning, and all the players (even past players) will attend his services.
Was he the guy with the colorful suits?
I believe he was HNIC’s voice when my Isles won their four straight Cups
Speaking of hockey, the way Mitch Marner and the rest of the Leafs are being raked over the coals after last night’s loss is absolutely amazing. I’ve never seen a vilification like this and the clips of the Leaf players yapping at each other and Marner’s reaction are unreal.