Tough Guy: My Life on the Edge

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In a notorious career with the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, Bob Probert racked up points, penalty minutes, and bar bills, establishing himself as one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the NHL. On the ice, he was a fan favorite. He backed up his teammates 100 percent, taking on the toughest guys of his era.  Off the ice, Probert played hard as well. Over his pro career he went through rehab 10 times, was suspended twice, was jailed for carrying cocaine across the border, and survived a near fatal motorcycle crash.  When he died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of 45 on July 5, 2010, he was hard at work on his memoir.  Probert wanted to tell his story in his own words to set the record straight.

 

Tough Guy is a gripping journey through the life of Bob Probert, with jaw-dropping stories of his on-ice battles and his reckless encounters with drugs, alcohol, police, customs officials, courts, and the NHL, told in his own voice and with his rich sense of humor.

The Toughest Guy In Any Room
Sports fans everywhere cannot help but notice the attention that brain trauma is receiving in sports, particularly in the NHL where being "tough" is as important as skating. Fans may be in disbelief at what athletes will put themselves through for their sport, but after reading Bob Probert's autobiography they will understand what drives these players to risk permanent brain damage in exchange for their careers and reputation. Few athletes have embraced the role of intimidator as did Probert so it's fitting that his autobiography is called Tough Guy: My Life On The Edge. Available now, Tough Guy takes sports fans inside the world of one of the hardest-hitting, hardest-partying and hardest-living people ever. Before he died on July 5, 2010, Probert had already put together his memoir which will fascinate fans of any sport. Learn more about Tough Guy on its official page.

Tough Guy: My Life on the Edge
Former Detroit Red Wing Bob Probert, who unexpectedly passed away on July 5, 2010, at the age of 45, was a tough competitor and fan favorite on the ice. He racked up points, penalty minutes, bar bills and many rehab stints in his notorious career, but was eager to set the record straight and tell his own story in his own words.
 
Prior to his death he was working on his memoir, Tough Guy: My Life on the Edge by Bob Probert with Kirstie McLellan Day (Forewords by Dani Probert and Steve Yzerman) and just three months after his untimely death the book is being published.

Tough Guy is Probert’s first-hand account of his adrenaline-fueled life as the toughest fighter in the NHL, on-ice battles, reckless off-ice encounters with drugs, alcohol, customs officials, police, courts, and the NHL. Fans will be shocked by the jaw-dropping stories, but also reminded of the softer side of this family man who passed away too soon.
 
Probert was one of the most feared enforcers in the history of the NHL, but his opponents also respected the man beneath the bloodied jersey. His unique sense of humor and countless unforgettable stories are all woven throughout and will live on for years to come in Tough Guy.

About the Authors:
Bob Probert, born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, was a winger with the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks between 1986 and 2002. A loving husband to Dani and a dedicated father to their four children, Probert supported many local charities and twice visited troops in Afghanistan. H died suddenly on July 5, 2010, while boating with his family near Windsor. He was 45.

Kirstie McLellan Day has written four books, including the No. 1 best-selling memoir of Theo Fleury, Playing with Fire, as well as Above and Beyond, a biography of cable magnate JR Shaw, Under the Mat, a memoir with Diana Hart of the Hart wrestling family, and No Remorse, a true-crime story. The Calgary mother of five is currently working on a memoir with Hockey Night in Canada’s Ron MacLean.