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Loose talk on 1987 hockey and football boldface names
In May 1987 chatter ranges from Detroit Tigers pennant chances to hockey prospects like Marty McSorley and Keith McSorley with Flint, to George Knudson’s comeback book, and on to CFL and NHL figures. The column also notes Ralph Lazio and Royal Copeland in the Hall of Fame, John Muckler’s coaching future, Tom Clements’ retirement talk, and Manitoba sports leadership questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Jays
Detroit Tigers
Marty McSorley
Jody
Wayne Gretzky
Keith
Flint
Billy Sutherland
Jets
Generals
Young McSorley
NHL
Gretz
George Knudson
George
Dave King
Guy Charron
Blue Bomber
Cal Murphy
Miami Sound Machine
Jan and
Dean
Manitoba
Ralph Lazio
Royal Copeland
Tony Pajaczkowski
Ed McQuarters
Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Talking Heads
Canadian Football League Hall of Fame
Harold Ballard
Hallowed Hall
John Muckler
Glen Sather
Edmonton
Sather
Muck
Muckler
Oilers
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
St. Louis
Blue Bombers
Tom Clements
Bud Grant
Kenny Ploen
Leo Lewis
Dieter
Tom Terrific
New Jersey Devils
Max McNab
Lou Lamoriello
Jim Schoenfeld
MCA
Elmwood
Bill Lumsden
Bob O'Dowda
John Baker
Cecil Watt
Detroit Red Wings
Jack Demers
Bob Proberts
Red Wing
Proberts
Red Wings
Peter Burtniak