Honoring Yzerman
[Edited 070103, after the ceremony & game]
Steve Yzerman’s number 19 was retired by the Red Wings Tuesday night. It joined the 5 legendary numbers previously retired by the Red Wings (shown above — to be followed, I would wager by Nick Lidstrom’s number 5 within the decade…).
The coverage at the two Detroit newspapers (the News & Free Press) will be more than thorough, but an article over at ESPN.com really does a great job of illustrating why Steve Yzerman is held in such high esteem by the folks of Metro Detroit & Wings fans everywhere. The Captain wasn’t just a great hockey player - that alone wouldn’t generate the affection that he receives.
Nope, he’s just a great guy. Decent & honest. A good man.
That’s why he’s beloved.
Additional coverage can also be found at DetroitHockey.net and Detroit Red Wings.com
-ghp
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