John bucyk biography
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Somehow Johnny Bucyk's legacy doesn't get the respect that it should. The holder of many Boston Bruins records should be remembered as one of hockey's greatest players. Unfortunately he is overshadowed by the following generation of flashier stars, namely Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Ray Bourque and Cam Neely.
Johnny grew up poor in the often bitterly cold city of Edmonton.John bucyk biography John bucyk biography wikipedia John mckenzie Don marcotte John bucyk biography wife
Johnny grew up poor in the often bitterly cold city of Edmonton.
His father died when Johnny was just 11, leaving his mother to raise the children in a meat wrapping factory that paid just 36 cents an hour. Johnny couldn't even afford his own pair of skates until the age of 13, helping to explain to his horrible skating.
John bucyk biography
But Bucyk never let any of these obstacles stop him. Blessed with great size, hockey sense and athleticism, Bucyk willed himself to hockey stardom.
Johnny Bucyk started his pro career with his hometown Edmonton team of the Western Hockey League.
After two seasons and setting scoring records, Bucyk graduated to the NHL joining the Detroit Red Wings in 1955. But