RIP Milt Schmidt

Tio Gato · 01-04-2017, 05:17 PM

Bruins legend Milt Schmidt passed at 98 years old today. An amazing player. Bobby Orr called him the greatest Bruin ever. Most (or all) of us are too young to remember. Google him if you love hockey. He was truly great as a player, coach, GM and humanitarian.

AdamJoshua · 01-04-2017, 05:32 PM

A sad day for the Bruins and for the NHL.

Rest in Peace, Cap! The last surviving member of the Kraut Line.

Schmidt was the only person in Boston Bruins franchise history to serve as player, captain, coach and general manager. His Boston teams won the Stanley Cup in 1939 and in '41, and when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force two months after the Pearl Harbor attack along with linemates Woody Dumart and Bobby Bauer, they were carried off the ice on the shoulders of the archrival Montreal Canadiens..

http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/1...chmidt-dies-98

icehog3 · 01-04-2017, 05:42 PM

Although I never saw him play, I know his story and admire him greatly.

R.I.P., Mr. Schmidt.

CigarNut · 01-04-2017, 06:19 PM

May He Rest In Peace.

AdamJoshua · 01-04-2017, 06:30 PM

Not even a mention on ESPN's main page, I'm sure if some NBA player knocked up a ho it would be on there, or got shot at a strip club it would be right there.

Nice pic on NHL.com

Tio Gato · 01-04-2017, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Not even a mention on ESPN's main page, I'm sure if some NBA player knocked up a ho it would be on there, or got shot at a strip club it would be right there.

Nice pic on NHL.com

Sadly ESPN treats hockey as an "other sport". I just can't watch Sports Center during NBA season.

AdamJoshua · 01-04-2017, 06:46 PM

We are clearly not their target demographic.

Porch Dweller · 01-04-2017, 07:03 PM

ESPN? What's that?

RIP, Milt. He was a true legend.

drjammer · 01-05-2017, 07:59 AM

R.I.P.

Greentud · 01-05-2017, 10:40 AM

He will be missed greatly around here. R.I.P. Milt.

mosesbotbol · 01-05-2017, 11:25 AM

My dad probably knew him back in the day. He was a big player in the Boston scene in the 1950's (my dad), worked at Boston Arena and once tried out for the Bruins...

Milt is a legend in Boston.

Bruins Fan · 01-05-2017, 01:59 PM

R.I.P. Milt...NESN will have a tribute to Milt tonight before the game.

Greentud · 01-05-2017, 07:09 PM

I know there is no crying in hockey but the NESN tribute put a tear in my eye. Especially the pic of the Canadian players carrying him off the ice.

AdamJoshua · 01-06-2017, 11:51 AM

Here's the Bruins tribute before last the game last night as well as a video they did. There's actually a short scene of a few seconds where you see the Habs carrying him off the ice off their shoulders.

https://youtu.be/gXEKeEdoGeU

01-04-2017, 05:17 PM	#1
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	RIP Milt Schmidt Bruins legend Milt Schmidt passed at 98 years old today. An amazing player. Bobby Orr called him the greatest Bruin ever. Most (or all) of us are too young to remember. Google him if you love hockey. He was truly great as a player, coach, GM and humanitarian. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: RIP Milt Schmidt A sad day for the Bruins and for the NHL. Rest in Peace, Cap! The last surviving member of the Kraut Line. Schmidt was the only person in Boston Bruins franchise history to serve as player, captain, coach and general manager. His Boston teams won the Stanley Cup in 1939 and in '41, and when he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force two months after the Pearl Harbor attack along with linemates Woody Dumart and Bobby Bauer, they were carried off the ice on the shoulders of the archrival Montreal Canadiens.. http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/1...chmidt-dies-98

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,301 Trading: (60)	Re: RIP Milt Schmidt Although I never saw him play, I know his story and admire him greatly. R.I.P., Mr. Schmidt. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: RIP Milt Schmidt Not even a mention on ESPN's main page, I'm sure if some NBA player knocked up a ho it would be on there, or got shot at a strip club it would be right there. Nice pic on NHL.com

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: RIP Milt Schmidt We are clearly not their target demographic.

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Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: RIP Milt Schmidt ESPN? What's that? RIP, Milt. He was a true legend. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

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01-05-2017, 07:09 PM	#13
Greentud Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2016 First Name: Michael Location: MA Posts: 53 Trading: (0)	Re: RIP Milt Schmidt I know there is no crying in hockey but the NESN tribute put a tear in my eye. Especially the pic of the Canadian players carrying him off the ice.

01-06-2017, 11:51 AM	#14
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: RIP Milt Schmidt Here's the Bruins tribute before last the game last night as well as a video they did. There's actually a short scene of a few seconds where you see the Habs carrying him off the ice off their shoulders. https://youtu.be/gXEKeEdoGeU