SB Nation Detroit - Former Red Wing Bob Probert Dead At 45https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48919/detroit-fave.png2010-07-07T17:05:10-04:00http://detroit.sbnation.com/rss/stream/13176552010-07-07T17:05:10-04:002010-07-07T17:05:10-04:00Probert Funeral Will Be Held In Windsor On Friday
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<p>Funeral arrangements for Bob Probert have been <a href="http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=533887&cmpid=rss-roose">announced:</a></p>
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<p>Arrangements are being handled by Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre, 1065 Lauzon Road, in Windsor. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 7 from 7-9 p.m., and Thursday, July 8 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.</p>
<p>A funeral service will be held at Windsor Christian Fellowship, 4490 7th Concessionon in Windsor at 10 a.m., Friday, July 9.</p>
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https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/7/7/1557403/probert-funeral-friday-windsorRyan Weiss2010-07-07T16:46:59-04:002010-07-07T16:46:59-04:00Probert Autopsy Shows No Foul Play; Enforcer Reportedly Had Heart Attack
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<p>The autopsy on Bob Probert <a href="http://www.detnews.com/article/20100706/SPORTS0103/7060404/1128/sports0103/Probert-autopsy-shows-no-foul-play">showed no foul play</a> was involved in the former enforcer’s death on Monday.</p>
<p>When it was first reported that he had suffered from chest pains, the immediate reaction was that Probert suffered a heart attack. It looks like that is in fact the case, as <a href="ttp://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2010/07/07/wdr-probert-funeral-friday-100707.html">“friends and family” told the <span class="caps">CBC</span></a>:</p>
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<p>However, friends and family told <span class="caps">CBC</span> it appears Probert died of a heart attack, just as his father did in 1982.</p>
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https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/7/7/1557340/probert-autopsy-shows-no-foul-playRyan Weiss2010-07-06T07:27:51-04:002010-07-06T07:27:51-04:00Statements On Bob Probert From The Ilitches, Others
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<p>Below are statements about the death of Bob Probert from various people involved with the Red Wings.</p>
<p><a href="http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=533826">Mike and Marian Ilitch</a>:</p>
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<p>“Bob was a part of our very first NHL draft class that also included Steve Yzerman, Joe Kocur, Petr Klima and Stu Grimson," Red Wings owners Mike and Marian Ilitch said in a statement. "Bob was always there for his teammates and was one of the toughest men to ever play in the NHL. He also was one of the kindest, most colorful, and beloved players Detroit has ever known.<br> <br> "We are very saddened by his passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to Bob’s family.”</p>
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<p><a href="http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=533826">Joey Kocur</a>:</p>
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<p>"We have lost one of the toughest players, best power forwards and all-around great guys who ever wore the Winged Wheel," said Kocur, who played beside Probert in Detroit from 1984-90. "My favorite memory of Bob would be sitting down before a game, going over the opposing lineup and picking and choosing who would go first and if the goalie would be safe or not. It was great to be able to go out on the ice knowing that he had my back and I had his.<br> <br> "He was like the brother I never had. My prayers go out to his family.”</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.detnews.com/article/20100705/SPORTS0103/7050383/1128/Reports--Former-Wings-star-Bob-Probert-dead-at-45">More from Joey Kocur</a>:</p>
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<p>"Obviously, we went to different teams through the years, but through it all, we stayed in touch and maintained our friendship," Kocur said. "We still had that bond and that never left. The last time I talked to him (about a month ago), he felt real good. Every time I saw him, he looked fine.</p>
<p>"I just can't believe this."</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.detnews.com/article/20100705/SPORTS0103/7050383/1128/Reports--Former-Wings-star-Bob-Probert-dead-at-45">Ken Holland</a>:</p>
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<p>Wings general manager Ken Holland called Probert's passing a "tragic loss."</p>
<p>Said Holland: "I don't know any details yet so I don't want to say too much. But any time someone passes at age 45, it's a tragic loss."</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20100705/SPORTS05/100705032/1355/">Jimmy Devellano</a>:</p>
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<p>“It’s very sad, very, very sad,” Devellano said. “He was a pretty popular player in Detroit in the '80s, and certainly one tough guy with a lot of ability. But unfortunately we never got 100% out of him because of his off ice problems.”</p>
<p>“We did everything,” Devellano said. “I don’t think there was a player I ever worked harder on, tried harder on to get his off ice life turned around.”</p>
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https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/7/6/1554414/statements-on-bob-probert-from-theSean Yuille2010-07-05T18:29:34-04:002010-07-05T18:29:34-04:00Bob Probert Had 'Severe Chest Pains' Before Collapsing
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<p>From The Canadian Press <a href="http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/breakingnews/former-nhl-tough-guy-bob-probert-dead-at-age-45-after-collapsing-on-a-boat-97816049.html">via the Winnipeg Free Press</a>:</p>
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<p>A family spokesman says the 45-year-old died after collapsing with severe chest pains while on a boat on Lake St. Clair in the Windsor area.</p>
<p>He was rushed to hospital around 2 p.m. ET, according to family friend Rick Rogow.</p>
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<p>Probert was on the boat with his family when he collapsed, according to the spokesman.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/7/5/1553748/bob-probert-chest-pains-dead-red-wingsSean Yuille2010-07-05T17:20:07-04:002010-07-05T17:20:07-04:00Former Red Wing Bob Probert Dead At 45
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<p>Beloved former Red Wing Bob Probert has died at the age of 45, <a href="http://am800cklw.com/headlines">according to AM800 CKLW</a>.</p>
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<p><span class="rss:item">AM800 news has learned that former NHL star Bob Probert has died after efforts to revive him when he was rushed to a Windsor hospital with no vital signs. Probert, a former Detroit Red Wing forward, was on a boat in Lake St. Clair when an emergency call was made. EMS and fire met the boat and started CPR, but sources say Probert was not revived. </span></p>
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<p>Probert played for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/DET">Red Wings</a> from 1985-1994 and was best known for his fighting ability and tough guy attitude. His time in Detroit came to a sad end after an investigation into a motorcycle accident revealed that his BAC was three times the legal limit and he had cocaine in his system, prompting the Wings to move on.</p>
<p>His problems off the ice aside, there's no doubt that Probert provided many memorable moments for Wings fans, so this is some really sad news.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/7/5/2317498/former-red-wing-bob-probert-dead-at-45Sean Yuille