In September, the Boston Bruins named their 100 most historic players, and Copper Cliff native Jerry Toppazzini was one of them. In this week’s Pursuit, Jerry’s three children reflect on their father, his career and his legacy
Jerry Toppazzini played his first NHL game in October of 1952, facing Maurice “Rocket” Richard and the Montreal Canadiens, no less.
The Boston Bruins, as an organization, clearly have maintained an appreciation for all that is Jerry Toppazzini hockey. “He would not put himself on a pedestal – but to hear people talk of him … no, this is not a surprise.” Not that the OHL Coach of the Year with the Sudbury Wolves in 1975-1976 would have included much of this in his hockey biography.
But for as much as Cheryll can still recall taking in the action at the fabled Boston Gardens as a youngster, the family memories of their father most often revolve around far more of the social aspect of NHL hockey, the many friendships that Jerry created and maintained over the years, and the knack for those folks to relive those days many times over.“Leo and Jerry were like two peas in a pod,” laughed Anthony. “Those two would take any opportunity to get together.
How else does one merit a game-worn Wayne Gretzky jersey with personalized autographs that feature three of the game’s all-time greats: Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky.
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