TTM Success. Gary Bones Bromley.

As I eluded to in my last post, I would get to why Gary Bromley attracted the nickname 'Bones". And no, it was not because of this iconic mask he wore while with the Vancouver Canucks.

 Gary was a slight of a man. He was only 5'8", and only 160 lbs. I was that in the sixth grade. Anyways... teammates ragged on him about being a rack of bones, etc... and the nickname Bones, stuck.

As you can see, Mr Bromley was kind enough to return my ttm request. He signed an 8x10 photo and three cards in black and blue sharpies.

His 1974/75 OPC rookie....

 From his time playing for the Calgary Cowboys courtesy In The Game...

 and as I remember him, with Vancouver on his '79/80 OPC card. Unfortunately, no card of him exists wearing his Bones mask unless ITG has issued one and I missed it, but that's unlikely.

Thanks Gary!!!!

1974-75 Topps Card #7 Gary Bromley RC

Card Features - Gary Bromley

Okay, okay, it's been awhile. Next time, nag me. It works for my wife.
We have past the first six leader cards and are into individual players. The first player chosen to be in this set? Rookie Buffalo goalie Gary 'Bones' Bromley. 1974-75 was Gary's best year in the NHL, as he went 26 wins, 11 losses, 11 ties. Gary would jump ship in two years to Calgary of the WHA. After his stint in the WHA, Gary would play three final seasons in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks.

Look for a post in the next day or two explaining Gary's nickname, and the reason why he is still well known today.