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1975 • Hockey Clip • Don Drysdale remembers 1939 Boston Bruins
- Don Drysdale
- Frank Brimsek-
Tiny Thompson
- Boston Bruins
In this 1975 clip from Don Drysdale's Bullpen, former professional baseball player turned broadcaster Don Drysdale recounts the story of Frankie Brimsek, a young hockey goalie who made a dramatic entry into the NHL with the Boston Bruins in 1938. Drysdale delves into the high-pressure situation faced by Brimsek as he replaced the injured, beloved Bruins goalie Tiny Thompson. Despite the immense pressure and initial public disapproval, Brimsek's performance on the ice, including shutting out opponents for three consecutive games…
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