Fred Cusick: Voice of the BruinsGenerations of New England sports fans recognize the excitement and exhilaration of a hockey goal as called by Fred Cusick. In this book he takes fans up to the broadcast booth, describing key plays, personalities, and games in Bruins' history, as well as the technique and passion that kept him at the top of his game for over 40 years. Among the Boston players covered are legends like Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Johnny Bucyk, Ray Bourque, and Cam Neely; along with Bruins coaches Gerry Cheevers and Don Cherry. |
Contents
The Greatest Player of | 8 |
Carefree Days | 20 |
College and the Navy | 36 |
Behind the Mike | 53 |
The Men Who Shaped the Bruins | 66 |
Hockey in the 1950s | 80 |
HockeyMore than the Players | 111 |
The Big Bad Bruins and Others | 124 |
More Bruins Musings and Retirement | 139 |
Scooooore | 148 |
Broadcasting Other Sports | 163 |
Fore | 183 |
The Entrepreneur | 202 |
Awards and Reflection | 210 |
Common terms and phrases
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