Let's Go Blues! Play Gloria!

[Jerry G]

Originally Posted by Writehooks

You're right, Jerry -- Seth was much-heralded coming in as Glenn Hall's goaltending partner with the 67-68 Blues, and his performance in the backup role resulted in him being offered a contract to return to St. Louis the following season. But since the money the Blues were offering wasn't as much as he was making as a fireman at the massive Cominco lead smelter in Trail, British Columbia, he turned it down. Also, if he had continued in the NHL, Seth would have lost his union seniority at Cominco, which would have severely impacted the pension he collected after he retired. He felt beholden to the company, which for years had granted him time off with pay to play for the Canadian national team. After he informed the Blues of his decision, they signed the great Jacques Plante, who teamed with Hall to form a truly formidable tandem in the St. Louis net.

Great history, Murr! Thanks. Here is Martin's part of the page from that first press guide. Funny that he's on the cover but, only received a half page inside.

[commishbob]

Blues really took the fight to the Bruins last night. Great, crucial win for them.

And I thought we could use a hockey card in here.

[Exhibitman]

Here's some mojo for the Blues; I hate the f***in' Bruins.

[HRBAKER]

Beauties Adam!

[HRBAKER]

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[HRBAKER]

[Jerry G]

Signed by Tim Ecclestone, Bob Plager, Jimmy Roberts and Red Berenson. Wish I could have gotten Jacques Plante and Ab McDonald. Damn.

Bob Plager, master of the hip check. Keep your head up son!

[Jerry G]

It's hard to believe that the great players posted above and others have never drank from the cup...as a Blue. Is this the year?

Looks like they reeled me in again. Lets go Blues!