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"Jean Beliveau: My Life in Hockey is packed with stories, anecdotes, tributes, and opinions about players past and present from a man many have cited as a much-needed role model for professional sports, a man whose life and career have personified ability and success." (New York Sport Scene Magazine 20051203)
"Beliveau's book is for anyone who wants to learn more about one of hockey's most gifted stars and by far its greatest ambassador. In print, as he did on the ice, Le Gros Bill both educates and entertains." (Montreal Gazette 20051021)
"The last few chapters, where Beliveau curtails from talking about his life in hockey, are what really vault the book to the next level." (Cambridge Times 20051218)
"If you're looking for that last-minute gift for the sports fan on your list, you can't go wrong with...My Life in Hockey by Jean Beliveau." (Victoria Times Columnist )
"Beliveau's book is for anyone who wants to learn more about one of hockey's most gifted stars and by far its greatest ambassador. In print, as he did on the ice, Le Gros Bill both educates and entertains." (Montreal Gazette 20051021)
"The last few chapters, where Beliveau curtails from talking about his life in hockey, are what really vault the book to the next level." (Cambridge Times 20051218)
"If you're looking for that last-minute gift for the sports fan on your list, you can't go wrong with...My Life in Hockey by Jean Beliveau." (Victoria Times Columnist )
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The classic hockey biography, fully updated: all new material on a decade of personal challenge and a troubled game, with a new introduction by Wayne Gretzky.
For close to twenty seasons, Jean Beliveau was le Gros Bill, "the gentle giant" centreman and captain of the fabled Montreal Canadiens during the team's glory years in the 1950s and 1960s. Retiring from active play in 1971, he went on to a successful twenty-two-year career as the Canadien's senior vice-president of corporate affairs and to life-long service as a goodwill ambassador for the sport. For half a century, he has been universally acknowledged as a prince of our national game and unofficial royalty to four generations of Canadians.
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IN THE SPRING OF 2004, I was the guest of Jean Beliveau at a Canadiens game at Montreal's dazzling Bell Centre. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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The Class of the Class,
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This review is from: Jean Beliveau: My Life in Hockey (Paperback)
This bio is of a great hockey player, but more importantly a great Canadian and Canadien. Jean is the epitome of class. His story is typical of young boys growing up with the dream of playing in the NHL. But that is where it ends. Jean is a loyal and dedicated person whose quiet leadership follows him everywhere. If you don't like hockey this is still a great book to read.
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Above the Fray,
By Scott A. Kallick "Pugwash" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jean Beliveau: My Life in Hockey (Paperback)
The term "above the fray" implies someone with lofty ideals who loves what he does, or who he/she is with, and who refuses to engage in anything that would demean or lower the standards of what he/she respects.So it is with Jean Beliveau, the former captain of the Montreal Canadiens, who played for and presided over one of the remarkable dynasties in the history of sports. Beliveau skated for the Canadiens in the 1950's into the early 1970's, and was the face of the franchise. Beliveau was the urbane, classy sportsmen who understood his teammates, and knew what it took to win. His love for his sport resulted in his second career, after playing, which was not as excitting, but every bit as interesting as his first. Beliveau became the executive officer of the Canadiens for nearly thirty years. He is a loyal friend, an emissary for hockey, and an all-time great hall of fame skater. Hockey has had its' share of image issues through time. The fighting, the goons, labor strikes and lockouts, the loss of television contracts and broad based fan appeal. But through it all, a man with the upbeat attitude, graciousness and class of Beliveau has been the friend of hockey. His story, and the lessons he espouses are greatly worthwhile.
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A sleeper towards the end,
By Ogilthorpe - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jean Beliveau: My Life in Hockey (Paperback)
I really enjoyed reading about the personal life of Jean in the first third of the book; however towards the end the long-winded opinions Jean has regarding the modern NHL, local politics, and issues not really connected to him or hockey made it difficult towards the end... I really enjoyed the first half of the book though, and would have enjoyed the book more if it continued on that trajectory.
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Le Grand,
By Mike B - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jean Beliveau: My Life in Hockey (Paperback)
Honest rendering by `Le Grand' who seems nice to everybody. It made me realize how much more I care about the old game (of Jean's era) and how little I care about the game now. He makes a good point on how helmets tend to make players more anonymous.The beginning of the book is a little tedious because most of us know very little about hockey in Victoriaville and Quebec City. Interestingly enough people flocked to the arenas in those pre-TV days. I liked his commentaries on Bobby Orr - who was like a meteor on ice. Jean is a great example of an individual who didn't let his ego get in the way of his love for the game. |
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