Dave schultz was born on june 6, 1959 in palo alto, california, usa. Ten years ago, daves life was taken in a senseless, bizarre murder that sounds straight out of a really awful movie. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Producer credits include a six part documentary series rebels a. A book ghosted for him during his disillusionment stage blamed the flyers, clarke and, yes, schultz himself, for getting caught up in it all. Philadelphia flyers dave schultz signed fullsize hammer. Check out all of the sites in the sports reference family. Poor gary dornhoefer cant walk a golf course, my god, im lucky, said the hammer. Story of hockey enforcer schultz, who played with the philadelphia flyers. Based on foxcatcher the tragic death of dave schultz.
David schultz born june 1, 1955 is an american former professional wrestler. David schultz was born in winnipeg, canada in 1963. Confessions of a hockey enforcer first edition hardcover. After reading this book, i believe that dave schultz is one of the top left wingers who ever stepped onto the ice. Not just because he was an ncaa champion or an olympic gold medalist but because of his genuine good nature and generous spirit. Clarke, winger bill barber, and dave the hammer schultza roughandtumble winger who became the most notable enforcer on the teamphiladelphia won two stanley cups during this period 1974 and 1975, and the teams bruising style of play ushered in a new era in the nhl during which other teams. Confessions of a hockey enforcer dave schultz, stan fischler on. Uniforms of the us air force, 1947 to the present vol 2.
D david schultz was invited onto 2020 for a report on the legitimacy of professional wrestling host john stossel had a type of reporting at the time that was known to expose untruths in all types of businesses, and on this occasion, he had targeted professional wrestling. He led the nhl in pim in his first 3 nhl seasons and 4 times in total. Buy authentic dave schultz memorabilia including autographed jerseys, photos, and more at. An infamous incident occurred on december 28th, 1984 when dr. Dave schultz was one of the key players that gave the flyers their broad street bullies identity in the 1970s. Nicknamed the hammer, schultz became a regular with the philadelphia flyers in the fall of 1972. I met dave at etown, got to know him during the early years of pro star. The hammer dave schultz confessions of a hockey enforcer. Often looked upon as the baddest man in hockey, dave the hammer schultzs reputation tended to precede him. Dave schultz is one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Remembering the horrifying death of dave schultz, 20 years. Confessions of a hockey enforcer by dave schultz hardcover excellent excellent condition. As always, with these videos, i try to get the most accurate information possible with the resources that im able to use.
In 1996, the exwrestlers brother, dave, was shot dead by the man who had been sponsoring them both, john du pont. A millionaire madman murdered my olympic champion brother. He was a 52nd overall draft pick, proving that in the nhl, if you have a love for the game and the heart and dedication like dave, you can be one of the all time greats. Dave schultz ice hockey wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Remembering dragbike legend dave schultz drag bike news. Dave schultz canadian ice hockey player britannica. Confessions of a hockey enforcer 0671431811 by schultz, dave. Purchase philadelphia flyers dave schultz signed fullsize hammer inscribed, you need to to.
He admits he did not enjoy being known as hockeys greatest. He played his junior hockey with the swift current broncos of the western canadian junior hockey league wcjhl. David schultz and john stossel slaps heard round the. In 1991 we raced at piedmont dragway in nc, the very first time i raced at an event. He died on january 26, 1996 in newtown square, pennsylvania, usa. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Schultz played in the nhl for the philadelphia flyers. Fischler, stan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Its an amazing look into the world of hockey and the way it was played in the 1970s. He terrorized the nhl in the mid to late 70s and was an integral part of the flyers back to back championships in 74 and 75.
It still has some learning and tuning to happen for when it is hammer time as this motor is about 550hp and much faster than what it limited me to on the first hammer down. Confessions of a hockey enforcer has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Schultz is renowned as one of hockeys greatest enforcers and holds the nhl record for most penalty minutes in a single season, at 472. Confessions of a hockey enforcer first edition hardcover on. Schultz was selected by the philadelphia flyers in the 5th round, 52nd overall in the 1969 nhl amateur entry draft. I am very pleased to offer the public dave schultz nhl memorabilia items direct from my personal memorabilia collection that i have amassed over my nhl career and as an nhl alumni over the past 40 years. Philadelphia flyers dave the hammer schultz autographed puck. The hammer by dave schultz, 9780671431815, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He wrote screenplays for six completed feature films including jet boy, question of privilege, silent cradle, double frame and anthrax.
Confessions of a hockey enforcer, with stan fischler. Dave schultz books list of books by author dave schultz. He was also someone you would not want to play against. Intermat wrestling the life and legacy of dave schultz. Autographedsigned dave the hammer schultz philadelphia black jersey jsa coa. My teammates and i walked into a mcdonalds for breakfast and lo and behold, much to my complete shock, there was dave schultz and john meyers eating together. Dave schultz memorabilia, autographed dave schultz. Itll produce a much fuller understanding to you of the benefits and drawbacks of it. Although he is known for competing in north american regional promotions such as stampede wrestling, the national wrestling alliance and the american wrestling association during the late 1970s and early 1980s, he is perhaps best remembered for his short stint in the world wrestling. A book ghosted for him during his disillusionment stage blamed the flyers, clarke and, yes, schultz. During his eight years in the nhl, dave schultz was one of the most feared enforcers the game has ever known. Philadelphia flyers dave the hammer schultz nhl fight. Dave schultz was one of the most respected american wrestlers in the history of the olympics. Dave the hammer schultz was born on october 14, 1949 waldheim, saskatchewan.
Dave schultz biography, stats and pictures hockey goon. He set the nhl record for most pim in a season with 472 in 197475. This book gives the reader the best inside look into the nhl, during a time when hockey was a real mans sport dave schultz was known for being a great fan favorite. Schultz got out with better health for his golden years than some guys who rarely threw a punch in anger, real or feigned. Dave the hammer schultz was the original broad street bully. Join facebook to connect with dave schultz and others you may know. Studied at southern alberta institute of technology and mount royal college in calgary. The pair are played at right by mark ruffalo and channing tatum. Find the latest in dave schultz collectible merchandise at. Mark schultz at left holds a photo of himself and his brother dave left, at the 1984 olympics with gold medals in wrestling. Im sure it will make me happy and the car will run like a raped ape when dialed in. David william the hammer schultz born october 14, 1949 is a canadian businessman and former professional ice hockey coach and player. A saga of churchill, family, and defiance during the blitz b.