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Dennis Maruk : The Unforgettable Story of Hockey's Forgotten 60-Goal Man by Dennis Maruk (2017, Hardcover)

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Dennis Maruk: The Unforgettable Story of Hockeys Forgotten 60-Goal Man by Maruk, Dennis, Reid, Ken [Paperback]

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PublisherECW Press

ISBN-101770413316

ISBN-139781770413313

eBay Product ID (ePID)234243784

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Book TitleDennis Maruk : the Unforgettable Story of Hockey's Forgotten 60-Goal Man

Number of Pages260 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2017

TopicCultural Heritage, Hockey, History, Sports

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorDennis Maruk

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight17.6 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Reviews"You don't score 60 goals from shooting on the outside -- you have to go in areas where you get banged up, and Maruk wasn't afraid to do that. You had to pay a price to get 60 goals, and he did. He was just a phenomenal player who played with a lot of passion. That's what stands out the most for me about him. He just loves to play." -- Denis Savard, Hockey Hall of Famer, "You don't score 60 goals from shooting on the outside -- you have to go in areas where you get banged up, and Maruk wasn't afraid to do that. You had to pay a price to get 60 goals, and he did. He was just a phenomenal player who played with a lot of passion. That's what stands out the most for me about him. He just loves to play." -- Denis Savard?,? Hockey Hall of Famer, Praise for Ken Reid's One Night Only "Fascinating." -- Publishers Weekly "We all scoff at one-hit wonders, but most of us would give our right arm to spend a couple of minutes in the limelight. Ken Reid shines a light on the one-game wonders of the NHL, who were good enough to get there, but couldn't stick for a variety of reasons. You'll find yourself pulling for these gentlemen, hoping they could get that second game under their belt. Another winner from Ken Reid!" -- Mick Kern, Sirius XM NHL Network Radio "Each story eats at you--on one hand you feel sorry for the player because he didn't get another opportunity, but on the flip side, they all got to play that one game in The Show! Who knew one game could create so many great stories. Well done, Ken!" -- Daren Millard, Host NHL on Sportsnet "Reid has an encyclopedic grasp of the game and an affable storytelling facility." -- Toronto Star, "Maruk writes honestly about his failed marriages, his battles with depression, and his difficulty finding a post?-?hockey life, and there's enough insight into the business side of the game (including the bizarre merger of the Barons and North Stars), his teammates, and on-the-road hijinks to please any hardcore hockey fan." -- Publishers Weekly, "No one has a better ear for the stories of ordinary hockey players than Ken Reid. Dennis Maruk's story is one of challenges overcome, mistakes made, marriages begun and broken, family bonds, dark times, and ultimately survival. It is great to get to know Dennis here, and it's great that he ran into a writer whose empathy and good humour shine through every line." -- Stephen Brunt, writer/broadcaster, Rogers Sportsnet, "Maruk writes honestly about his failed marriages, his battles with depression, and his difficulty finding a post-hockey life, and there's enough insight into the business side of the game (including the bizarre merger of the Barons and North Stars), his teammates, and on-the-road hijinks to please any hardcore hockey fan." -- Publishers Weekly "Dennis 'Pee-Wee' Maruk was one of the toughest little bastards to play against, I can tell you that. He was tenacious and a great goal scorer. People have no idea how good he was at finding the openings and scoring goals. He was terrific." -- Phil Esposito, Hockey Hall of Famer "No one has a better ear for the stories of ordinary hockey players than Ken Reid. Dennis Maruk's story is one of challenges overcome, mistakes made, marriages begun and broken, family bonds, dark times, and ultimately survival. It is great to get to know Dennis here, and it's great that he ran into a writer whose empathy and good humour shine through every line." -- Stephen Brunt, writer/broadcaster, Rogers Sportsnet "It's hard to last long in the NHL without being the best skater and the best stick handler. Dennis Maruk was never the best at anything, but he had inner toughness, grit, and he did what he had to do -- and that's a special kind of skill set." -- Wendel Clark, Toronto Maple Leafs legend "You don't score 60 goals from shooting on the outside -- you have to go in areas where you get banged up, and Maruk wasn't afraid to do that. You had to pay a price to get 60 goals, and he did. He was just a phenomenal player who played with a lot of passion. That's what stands out the most for me about him. He just loves to play." -- Denis Savard, Hockey Hall of Famer, "[Reid] allows the stories to tell themselves and in return the reader is left with no doubt about Maruk's vulnerabilities and desires." -- London Free Press, "Dennis 'Pee-Wee' Maruk was one of the toughest little bastards to play against, I can tell you that. He was tenacious and a great goal scorer. People have no idea how good he was at finding the openings and scoring goals. He was terrific." -- Phil Esposito, Hockey Hall of Famer, "I recommend this book to everyone! Dennis is a great guy and he has an amazing story about his life before, during, and after the NHL." -- Abigail's Books, "It's hard to last long in the NHL without being the best skater and the best stick handler. Dennis Maruk was never the best at anything, but he had inner toughness, grit, and he did what he had to do -- and that's a special kind of skill set." -- Wendel Clark, Toronto Maple Leafs legend, "Maruk's story is engrossing, amusing, and full of photos of his trademark Fu Manchu." -- Scene Magazine, Praise for Ken Reid s One Night Only Fascinating. Publishers Weekly We all scoff at one-hit wonders, but most of us would give our right arm to spend a couple of minutes in the limelight. Ken Reid shines a light on the one-game wonders of the NHL, who were good enough to get there, but couldn t stick for a variety of reasons. You ll find yourself pulling for these gentlemen, hoping they could get that second game under their belt. Another winner from Ken Reid! MickKern, Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Each story eats at you on one hand you feel sorry for the player because he didn't get another opportunity, but on the flip side, they all got to play that one game in The Show! Who knew one game could create so many great stories. Well done, Ken! Daren Millard, HostNHL on Sportsnet Reid has an encyclopedic grasp of the game and an affable storytelling facility. Toronto Star "

Table Of Content1 THE BOAT 2 THE WHITE/BLACK/GREY ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM 3 HATING HOCKEY 4 REALITY BITES 5 LONDON CALLING 6 THIS IS EASY 7 WHERE'S MARUK? 8 LEARN TO BE A PRICK 9 A WHOLE LOTTA BOOM BOOM 10 THIS IS THE NHL? 11 NO, THIS IS THE NHL? 12 VETERAN ADVICE 13 YOU STILL OWE ME! 14 HELLO, CLEVELAND 15 HOT NEWS 16 LIQUID LUNCH AND A HOCKEY GAME 17 NOBODY DREAMS OF THE BARONS 18 MINNESOTA OR BUST -- I'LL TAKE BUST 19 HELLO, GOODBYE 20 CAPITAL CITY 21 MR. INTERNATIONAL 22 A NEW DAD 23 GUITAR TOWN 24 CHASING 50 25 THE SAME OLD SITUATION 26 FINDING MY GROOVE 27 MR. PRESIDENT 28 SHIVERS 29 THE ROAD TO 60 30 60 31 GO OVIE 32 MARUK & OATES 33 SAVE THE CAPS 34 THE LEFT SIDE 35 THE CAPS ARE HOT 36 THE CHRISTIANS AND THE LIONS 37 A VERY SHORT DEBUT 38 BACK TO MINNY 39 SURVIVAL OF THE PRICKIEST 40 A FIVE-YEAR LOAN 41 COWBELL 42 A GLIMMER OF THE PAST 43 LESSONS FROM A COACH AND A BABY GIRL 44 OUCH 45 I'M DONE 46 NOW WHAT? 47 THE ART OF SCORING 48 ONE DOOR OPENS, ANOTHER CLOSES 49 THE WPHL 50 THE COMEBACK 51 THE BOAT, PART II 52 SO LONG, LOUISIANA 53 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH 54 BROKEN 55 DRIVING TO DEATH 56 HOME 57 MOM 58 THANK YOU 59 WHAT DOES 60 MEAN? 60 NOW

SynopsisMeet the man behind the Fu Manchu moustache who shattered the Washington Capitals record with 60 goals (but unfortunately did it the same year some guy in Edmonton scored 92)., From feared NHL sniper to ship captain and bellhop -- with hockey's greatest 'stache Only 20 men in NHL history have scored 60 or more goals in a single season: Gretzky, Lemieux, and Hull all hit the magical mark. And so did an undersized, take-no-prisoners centre named Dennis Maruk. When Maruk found the back of the net 60 times in 1981-82, he was the toast of Washington -- he even dined with the president. A few short years later, he was out of the game. Maruk not only left the rink, his life did a complete 180. Instead of flying up the ice and in on goal, he was behind the wheel of a service ship in the Gulf of Mexico. Instead of setting up teammates, he was setting up furniture for Goldie Hawn. He was never sent down to the farm as a rookie, but after the game he was a farmhand for John Oates. And instead of fighting in the corners, Dennis Maruk found himself fighting for his life., From feared NHL sniper to ship captain and bellhop -- and hockey's greatest 'stache... Only 20 men in NHL history have scored 60 or more goals in a single season -- Gretzky, Lemieux and Hull all hit the magical mark. And so did an undersized, take-no-prisoners centre named Dennis Maruk. When Maruk found the back of the next 60 times in 1981-82 he was the toast of Washington: he even dined with the President. A few short years later he was out of the game. Maruk not only left the rink, his life did a complete 180. Instead of flying up the ice and in on goal, he was behind the wheel of a service ship in the Gulf of Mexico. Instead of setting up teammates, he was setting up furniture for Goldie Hawn. He was never sent down to the farm as a player, but after the game he was a farmhand for Jon Oates. And instead of fighting in the corners, Dennis Maruk found himself... fighting for his life.

As told toReid, Ken