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A Fitting Fight for St. Pat.

Authors :
Fischler, Stan
Source :
Sports Illustrated; 04/22/1968, Vol. 28 Issue 16, pM3, 4p
Publication Year :
1968

Abstract

The article recalls the 1955 National Hockey League (NHL) riot which happened during the St. Patrick's Day. During a game against the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens Maurice Richard was suspended for attacking NHL president Clarence Campbell called on a hearing Bruin defenseman Hal Laycoe. NHL president Clarence Campbell organized a meeting at the Montreal Forum in Quebec during the St. Patrick's Day to discuss the issue. Unhappy fans went to the forum. A fan threw a tear-gas bomb at the site.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0038822X
Volume :
28
Issue :
16
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sports Illustrated
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
54028255