I think anyone who argues that hockey players aren't tough is just being silly, but I think most in this thread aren't giving players from other sports enough credit.
I believe Aaron Rodgers suffered 3 concussions this year and won the superbowl.
Kirk Gibsons home run in 88
and Curt Shilling with his bloody sock are all pretty gritty performances.
I also feel the hockey fans here have pretty selective memories.
No one mentioned when Manny Legace missed time after tripping on a rug on the ice,
or when Joe Sakic tried to give a hand job to his snowblower.
