zer0dotcom Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Took me some time to get the pics online. On Thursday, March 6th, the Oshawa Generals offically retired Eric Lindross' #. So can make the case about his NHL career, wether he is Hall of Fame material or not, but the OHL has spoken about their views, and the Generals team made Lindross' number only the second number to be retired by the team. The team owners in attendance made note that there will not be many other numbers retired (time for them to get off their asses and hang Bobby Orr from the rafters)Some pictures:Big E chillin on the benchtaking the podiumNumber 88 next to Number 9On Eric Lindross night, the score had to hit 8-8 at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 They couldn't schedule the Soo Greyhounds for that night, huh? I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon_Matrix Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Any idea why they won't raise #4? Because Korbyn Is Colour Blind, My Signature Is Now Idiot Proof - Thanks Again Braden!!Go Leafs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zer0dotcom Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Any idea why they won't raise #4?you mean #2, right?According to the team, they want to retire Orr's number properly. Bobby Orr is arguably one of the greatest players to ever play, this would be a national event. However, Orr is a very humble individual, and won't go for anything extravagant. When the Civic closed, ex-players came back for a special celebration, and Orr reportedly refused a special introduction and wanted to come out where he should have in sequence.It's walking a fine line between his wishes and doing justice to one of hte true greats of the game, but I think sooner or later they'll hang his name up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friarcanuck Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 If you're talking about Bobby Orr, his #2 was unofficially retired by the team. It's not retired, but no one has worn it since Orr.Tilson's #9 was only retired in 2006, so I'm sure #2 will be retired for Orr soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Bobby Orr does not want his number retired, he absolutely hates getting special treatment (then again this somehow still happened) -- it gets aggravating when I read articles from so-called reporters slamming the team for not officially retiring it. None of these folk have ever thought of calling the team and asking why? --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friarcanuck Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Bobby Orr does not want his number retired, he absolutely hates getting special treatment (then again this somehow still happened) -- it gets aggravating when I read articles from so-called reporters slamming the team for not officially retiring it. None of these folk have ever thought of calling the team and asking why?I wonder if there are other schools named for hockey players in Canada. I'd love to go to Tim Horton's High. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon_Matrix Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Bobby Orr does not want his number retired, he absolutely hates getting special treatment (then again this somehow still happened) -- it gets aggravating when I read articles from so-called reporters slamming the team for not officially retiring it. None of these folk have ever thought of calling the team and asking why?Isn't his number 4 retired by the Bruins? Because Korbyn Is Colour Blind, My Signature Is Now Idiot Proof - Thanks Again Braden!!Go Leafs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon_Matrix Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Any idea why they won't raise #4?you mean #2, right?According to the team, they want to retire Orr's number properly. Bobby Orr is arguably one of the greatest players to ever play, this would be a national event. However, Orr is a very humble individual, and won't go for anything extravagant. When the Civic closed, ex-players came back for a special celebration, and Orr reportedly refused a special introduction and wanted to come out where he should have in sequence.It's walking a fine line between his wishes and doing justice to one of hte true greats of the game, but I think sooner or later they'll hang his name up there.They'll do it when he is dead, if he won't allow it to be done before hand.And I'm a Petes fan... I don't know much about the Dirty S'hwa Generals... so my bad for getting his number wrong. Because Korbyn Is Colour Blind, My Signature Is Now Idiot Proof - Thanks Again Braden!!Go Leafs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I'd love to go to Tim Horton's High.What's stopping you? --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigga Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 So, did Lindros' banner crash to the ice sustaining a serious concussion causing it to miss the rest of the season? No? So much for art imitating life. On January 16, 2013 at 3:49 PM, NJTank said: Btw this is old hat for Notre Dame. Knits Rockne made up George Tip's death bed speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 They should have invited Scott Stevens so we could have seen Eric Lindros ran off the ass and hid in a corner in the fetal position. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friarcanuck Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I'd love to go to Tim Horton's High.What's stopping you?I don't know where it is and the fact that I'm pushing 30 might creep out some of the students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Someone missed the joke. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friarcanuck Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Someone missed the joke.Wow! I'm slow today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Don't worry about it... I didn't get it at first either......and I actually DID go to Tim Horton's High last time I was in Windsor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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