{"product_id":"art-ross-the-hockey-legend-who-built-the-bruins-paperback","title":"Art Ross: The Hockey Legend Who Built the Bruins - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric Zweig\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRon MacLean\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first authorized biography of Art Ross, Hockey Hall of Famer, NHL founding father, and long-time member of the Boston Bruins.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough he last played the game nearly one hundred years ago, Art Ross remains connected with the greatest stars in hockey. Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky, and Sidney Crosby have all won the award that bears his name, the trophy given annually to the NHL's top scorer. Ross himself managed just one goal during his NHL career; however, in the dozen years leading up to the formation of the NHL in 1917, he was one of the biggest stars in the game. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter his playing career ended, Ross became one of the founding fathers of the Boston Bruins, holding the positions of coach, general manager, and vice president. He was one of the men most responsible for making the NHL a success in the United States, and was integral to the modernization of hockey. All these accomplishments led to him being one of the first players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHockey historian Eric Zweig brings to life the early days of hockey. From the mining towns of Northern Ontario to the hallowed halls of Boston Garden, Art Ross was one of the biggest names in hockey over his six decades in the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEric Zweig is a managing editor with Dan Diamond \u0026amp; Associates, consulting publisher to the National Hockey League. His books include \u003ci\u003eFever Season\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTough Guys: Hockey Rivals in Times of War and Disaster\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStar Power: The Legend and Lore of Cyclone Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e, and, most recently, \u003ci\u003eTwenty Greatest Hockey Goals\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Owen Sound, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47594940334333,"sku":"9781459730403","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/VytqWno5T2NwK2duYnB2N0I3Rm9VZz09.webp?v=1779983599","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/art-ross-the-hockey-legend-who-built-the-bruins-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}