RIP Thread

[llipgh2]

RIP legendary Russian hockey coach Viktor Tikhonov.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014 ... story.html

[Gabe]

TSN reporting that Pat Quinn has died

[llipgh2]

Wow, Tikhonov and Quinn.

[PensFanInDC]

Quinn won his first Jack Adams Award after guiding the Flyers to a 48-12-20 record and first in the Patrick Division.

20 ties. Wow...

RIP

[Dickie Dunn]

Quinn won his first Jack Adams Award after guiding the Flyers to a 48-12-20 record and first in the Patrick Division.

20 ties. Wow...

RIP

That's a whole lot of sister kissing.

Edit: Record is 24 by the 69-70 Flyers who went 17-35-24.

Regardless of all that, RIP to both of these legends of hockey. Did Quinn have any known health problems? 71 is too young in this day and age.

[tifosi77]

Regardless of all that, RIP to both of these legends of hockey. Did Quinn have any known health problems? 71 is too young in this day and age.

So sad to hear of these two giants passing away on the same day. I've only seen Quinn's death reported as "after an extended illness", but no further details.

[mikey287]

Very sad to hear of Pat Quinn's passing as well as Viktor Tikhonov...though, there are a couple of players that won't be too sad about the latter, that's neither here nor there. Both were very important figures in hockey.

[penny lane]

RIP~
Pat Quinn; I remember him as coach of the 94 canuck team. bure, mcclean, linden, sergio Mermesso ?
Pulling for them against the rangers.

[tifosi77]

That 94 finals remains one of the best playoff series in my lifetime. So entertaining, even though I hate the Rags.

[Penspal]

RIP Mr Quinn. Many memorable quotes from him, loved seeing him chew the gum on the bench, even throw it a few times. Hard to believe he was 71, man time flies. I'll raise a glass to you sir, may his Irish eyes keep smilin' in our memories.

[MRandall25]

RIP NHL legend Jean Beliveau.

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

Most Cups for an individual player. On par with Bill Russell

[blackjack68]

2nd most cups

[llipgh2]

From everything I've seen and read, Beliveau was an incredibly down to earth and accessible guy. Very kind to his fans. Great player, greater person. R.I.P.

[mikey287]

[tifosi77]

Incredibly sad to hear of Beliveau's passing. I was too young to see him play live, but in learning about the sport's history he stood out as one of the guys I most wanted to emulate as a player. Class on and off the ice, a great ambassador for the sport.

[ajh2298]

Video game inventor and pioneer Ralph Baer dead at 92.

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[dodint]

Baer had a full life. Very cool dude.

[FreeCandy44]

Dang...150 patents?

[blackjack68]

It's been 34 years since John Lennon was murdered.

[youtube][/youtube]

Now I'll sit back and wait for MIMH to ask who John Lennon was.

[dodint]

I wish he would've lived long enough to dump Yoko into irrelevancy.

[shafnutz05]

Around the holidays, Lennon is fondly remembered for singing some of the worst Christmas songs of all time.

[PghSkins]

Around the holidays, Lennon is fondly remembered for singing some of the worst Christmas songs of all time.

I suppose I should feel bad because I am basically a non-interventionist... but I really really freakin' hate War is Over.

[shafnutz05]

Actually let me apologize, I thought Lennon sang "Wonderful Christmastime". That song sucks too.

[Gaucho]

I wish he would've lived long enough to dump Yoko into irrelevancy.

She was famous before she met him, so no dice.