tony esposito vs derek sanderson

[nahpoli]

Im shocked Tony O didnt cry concussion ala Miller......Tony and his team went right after Derek and took care of it right then and there, although Esposito did have his share of fights with the B's, I miss those great games!!! Go B's!!

[HoboMaster]

@hockeybooks Seriously? It's even in the haiku format? Plus, people like writing haikus about Bobby Orr. That's insane.

[HoboMaster]

I love the Bobby Orr haiku in the description.

[hockeybooks]

@HoboMaster

if it's the right number of syllables consider it pure fluke directed by the hockey gods

[dirty30jr]

its not soccer, of course you respect yer fellow players

[foghorn25]

Hull was strong as an Ox but Orr had him around the neck. Notice how he says somethigg to Hull and let's go. These 2 guys were both class acts and had respect for each other, and the game itself. You don't see this anymore, sadly.

[ampinoy13]

Old time hockey, the original six. It's a wonderful thing

[jimsboy1mike]

ahhhhh........the famous Sanderson elbow. I love it back then when you had to pay for being a cheapshot. They fought dirty as hell back then.

[kpdeech369]

<3 bruins hockey <3

[Michaelbos]

don't hit the goalies

[TheJacbeegood]

When bobby orr got the puckon the fly he had moves that no one ever saw befor... he was no doubt the best player ever in the game... the turk was one of the best short handed goal scorers in the game.I hope Hockey can come back to where it was in those days.. alot more interest than there is now.

[12gianna]

@TheJacbeegood Those days were the best and the Bruins were a goal scoring fighting take the body machine!! We will never see this again, I was just watching the NHL channel and they were talking the S.J. Sharks, they're saying how they go over in practice what type celebration they're gonna do after they score a goal, I really dont think Espo told Orr that he would skate to center ice and flop like a seal after a big goal, I kinda hate that stuff nowa days!!

[SirReal1958]

I would love to see either of the Bobbies in their prime ( Bobby Orr & Bobby Hull ) go after that piece of $h!t in Pittsburgh, Matt Cooke !!!!

[shroe]

Good video, but its no a scrum dude. a scrap maybe , definitely not a scrum

[BranIL28]

eposito and the french connection?

[KarmicOmen]

Derek battling with his teammate's brother? Um --whoops.

[KarmicOmen]

Bobby Orr is now and always has been revered for his respect toward others. He's an all around amazing guy ... a class act, a gentleman.

[mrcroation56]

Bobby Orr and Bobby Hull were the best hockey players I ever saw. Wayne Gretzky was fantastic, but in the 6 team league he would have gotten his ass kicked.Bobby Orr changed the game forever.He was a fantastic skater,he had the puck all the time,you couldnt get it from him.Great penalty killer. When Bobby Hull got the puck,everybody stood up when he started up the ice.Strongest player ever to play the game.6 team league was awesome,great hockey.

[psu7bmr]

A lot of hall of fame names in that scrum.

[qbc176]

Sanderson went after Esposito's head and Esposito rightfully retaliated.

That's a 7 minute penalty these days...You can't police yourself or your team mates anymore and this is why there are so many head shots these days.

The instigator rule fuckin' sucks.

[vinnynumbnuts]

classic stuff

[parkman35]

I seem to remember Tony getting into a beef with one of the Watson Brothers on the Flyers at the Spectrum one night. I think it was Jimmy Watson. It almost turned into a fully fledged brawl..

[MrBigbadbruins]

loved Turk

[Keyo717]

GOD I MISS REAL HOCKEY!

[ottvalley]

Did anyone see Orr help Hull to get up?.Now that is respect and class shown by Orr

[snowfan]

Orr always showed class... The best.

[SVO01]

@ottvalley Esposito was a feisty competitor, which is why he is a HOF goalie. He held his own against the goon Sanderson.

As for Orr & Hull, two friends and class acts of hockey who had great respect for each other. I'm a longtime Blackhawks fan, and "Tony O" was my idol as a kid, but there's no arguing the fact that Orr was the greatest player of his generation.

[unstabledavid]

@SVO01 sanderson goon? really?...no really? finnesse player natural goal scorer more accurate definition...

[SVO01]

@unstabledavid Uh, yeah, REALLY.

watch?v=M2XaxbvR-M8

Google "Bruins Enforcers"

"Lots of kids remember Derek Sanderson as the color commentator for the Bruins, but he was also a proponent of Old Time Hockey. He was known for his brawling style, and was most likely one of the people they had in mind when they invented the Hanson Brothers.... He had cheap-shotted someone the game before, and the Rangers coach put a bounty on him."

Clear enough definition for you?

[ramsback28]

way to go Tony O

[va4rebs]

Bobby Orr pulling on Bobby Hull? Are you kidding me? This is historic hockey at its best! Tony Esposito! The only thing missing is Gordy Hull picking his nose!!

[spaolo1]

I really liked Don Earl as an announcer. His famous words "AND HERE WE GO" Just before a fight would break out.

[rjst09]

Tony-O!

[spadecpc]

I saw a preseason game with Boston playing Montreal and saw Sanderson hammer Ken Dryden when he left the net to play the puck. Sanderson skated off and nothing much happened until a similar play only Kenny stayed in the net and let Derek play the puck . When Derek came by the net , Kenny stuck his goalie stick out and Sanderson went flying into the boards. Then all hell broke lose.

[NewRiff]

@spadecpc Thanks for the great story - had me laughing. Man, those were the days.

[kjv2286]

back when goalies had some fuckin balls

[weaselsuit]

Back when hockey players in GENERAL had balls!

[ntclinton]

did you see Bobby Orr help up Bobby Hull at the end of this video? This is when hockey really was hockey.

[JasonVoorhees83]

yeah that's something u don't see every day

[5inthehole]

Two really strong men. When Hull got his hands on you it was like a pitbull clamping down & Orr would never let up once he got it in his head he wanted you. Boy I miss hockey!

[Jsouthwell2006]

@ntclinton ya i seen that, that was kool of orr

[RRaquello]

Ron Ego! Wow, I remember him. What a great name for an official.

[prezzakid]

The Turk for sure took a shot a Tony E. better still, did you check out Bobby Orr helping Bobby Hull up. Talk about class and respect.

[ohio1998]

Yup!

[JoeyPencils]

orr was strong.pulled hull off like he was a sweater

[woodyt56]

I wish there was some video somewhere of the night Sanderson went into the stands at St. Louis Arena. There was a guy who had seats right behind the visiting team penalty box who always brought a rubber chicken to taunt opposing players with. One night Boston was in town and they guy also had a sign 'Derek Sanderson, the biggest chicken of them all' and after fighting Bob Plager, Sanderson was sent to the box and climbed over the glass to get at the guy with the rubber chicken and sign

[xTnT87]

LOL

[cw1310]

I want find that also. I been a Red Wing since late 60's, and I do not remember that.

[johnnyangel58]

medaman69 I can see by your comment that you know shit about hockey. Your probably a habs fan too! Eat shit and die asshole!

[medaman69]

Derek Sanderson - biggest pussy of all-time.

[barachdan]

Whaaa?? Are you serious??!!! Sanderson never shyed away from anybody: even goalies that deserved it. Were you there back then like I was? Don't you remember him on top of 2 Habs, smashing both of them? Then giving the Forum the piece sign? It was GREAT!!

[ohio1998]

I was named after Derek! Bruin fan for life!

[NossedEvoTwin]

Takes a tough guy to call the Turk a pussy on YouTube?

[seamusinjapan]

Is that Bobby Orr helping a player up from the other team?

[azcactus2008]

Yes, he was helping up Bobby Hull. Orr was a class act.

[aronron2727]

Bobby Orr,

I know, he was such a hero for so many people, but here a class act ?

By pulling Bobby Hull by the head like an animal ?

maybe, at the very end, giving a hand, showing some respect for Hull, at last. this I know

[azcactus2008]

Thanks for the reply. It gave a little chuckle. Pulling Hull by the head like an animal. I can see what you are saying about that, but he let go on his neck pretty fast and it looked like they were talking. Probably Orr saying "don't kick my ass, I'm only trying to break things up" LOL. Hull was a powerful guy. The "like an animal" part is what cracks me up. In the end , it's all good.

[LeafsNation4]

man it hockey emotions run wild. Hull was the third man in the fight so Orr pulled him off.

[hitthepost59]

I love Tony O's classic mask...my favorite as a kid

[hockeybooks]

i got a nice message from

Dan Maloney's nephew

does anyone see him in this clip?

what number did he wear for the hawks? 19, maybe ?

[johnnyo212991]

@hockeybooks - Yes Dan Maloney wore 19 for the Blackhawks in 70-71 & 72-73

[ampinoy13]

@hockeybooks Checked hockey-reference(dot)com. If Maloney is in this video, it was his rookie year 1970-71 or second year 1972-73. His number with Chicago was #19.

[cnam88]

i love the b hawks i just got home from the convention thanks for posting this vid

[habs24cups2008]

did Sanderson wipe the coke off his nose before he hit the ice?

[bjdon99]

Where was Phil?

[VinBad007]

Sanderson throws a cheap elbow in the face of Espo. No wonder Tony was ticked.

[RELubber]

no elbow, vin. He just turned his back and checked him. Tony had no business being out that far. Once you leave the crease, you're fair game, just like anyone else on the ice.

[knickyknockers]

Fair play.Derek was in the right.Frank Stallone,Sinatra JR,Tony was out of his crease.

[cuisinier1nicolas]

orr is my hero..never seen a potential 2 on 1 diffused with such class..bobby hull had no business there and orr politely,(by fight satandards) reminded him of that. amazing

[MilanoTom]

At the very end of the clip you see Orr help him up, too.

[doogwood]

hmmm...I know its not in the code but I,d rather see tony take on his brother fat phil

[JizzHead2]

Tony-O #1

[z28ntexas]

74 shutouts... he was half the team

[mfp508]

15 shutouts in a 60 game season. The record still stands as goalies look more and more like the fucking Go-bots. Glenn Hall invented the butterfly, Tony Esposito made it a standard that all goalies live by...Plus Tony had the deepest. most dramatic butterfly.

[johnnywad47]

What can I say,that hasn't already been said about #4. Show this to your sons parents.This IS the ultimate showing of class.

[rocketrob73]

mfp 508 your wrong about Sanderson he ended up a very succesful anouncer for the black & gold on tv 38 & NESN

[mfp508]

I am a big Boston fan and original 6 guy but never liked him. Course I did not live there

[mfp508]

Good video. Esposito ended up a legend, Sanderson a drug addict on the street.

[aronron2727]

mfp508

"Good video. Esposito ended up a legend, Sanderson a drug addict on the street."

you are a very mean person.

[mfp508]

Dereck was the Bob Probert of the day except for he couldn't skate, couldn't shoot, couldn't fight and do drugs all at the same time. Howz that, better?

[aronron2727]

dear mfp508.

you can say what you want about Sanderson's abilities but still, he managed to survive.

he is now going in high-schools informing teenagers about the dangers of drugs and alcool.

he is a very honorable person, spending his time to help others. he knows that he screwed everything.

i have respect for people like him.

it is not necessary to degrade them the way you do.

and by the way, he was a good hockey player.

[azcactus2008]

Sanderson also was the rookie of the year in 68, and he is the guy who passed Orr the puck for the Stanley Cup winning goal in 70. I guess someone might over look those achievements if they were trying to tear someone down. He was always fun to watch.

[wadeyearsago]

He sure has his troubles later but in his prime he was one of 3 or 4 of the best center in the NHL..

He was a faceoff machine and late in the game if it's close and in the B's end, that was the guy on the ice.

[cw1310]

you are wright.,Sanderson was a great( Not a word, I use often.) face off man in his day. The sad part is the man was more trouble, then he was worth. So, still would not him, on my team. He was to much of a headache. If you are gong to be that much of a pain in the ass, make you are Gordie Howe. Or some other all time great. Other wise it is not, worth having you.

[Buchek56]

Something extraordinary happened here that many viewers may have missed. While Orr was very quick to grab Hull (to protect Sanderson), he was very "respectful" in the way he held Hull and, in the last second of the clip, you can see him actually provide his hand to help Hull up. To me, this was a class act of respect from one future hall of famer to another.

[schapman5]

Sanderson tried to take Esposito's head off with an elbow as he went by him. That is what will get a goalie to react like that.

[Novaboing]

VERY cool! Thanks for posting this!