1974 Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers of 1973-74 were known as the Broad Street Bullies. Their nickname tells you what they’re most remembered for. The '74 Flyers never met an opponent they didn’t want to beat up; their logo should have been a clenched fist. They also had a coach, a center, a left wing and a goaltender who would make it to the Hall of Fame. But the '74 Flyers elevated goon hockey to a new level. The Bullies broke noses, filled seats, grabbed headlines, and paved the way for an unprecedented era of brawling in the NHL. They also won a Stanley Cup.
Episode 5 of the Championship Stories podcast, hosted by Steve Marantz, titled "1974 Philadelphia Flyers" was published on June 18, 2018 and runs 39 minutes.
June 18, 2018 ·39m · Championship Stories
Summary
The Philadelphia Flyers of 1973-74 were known as the Broad Street Bullies. Their nickname tells you what they’re most remembered for. The '74 Flyers never met an opponent they didn’t want to beat up; their logo should have been a clenched fist. They also had a coach, a center, a left wing and a goaltender who would make it to the Hall of Fame. But the '74 Flyers elevated goon hockey to a new level. The Bullies broke noses, filled seats, grabbed headlines, and paved the way for an unprecedented era of brawling in the NHL. They also won a Stanley Cup.
Episode Description
The Philadelphia Flyers of 1973-74 were known as the Broad Street Bullies. Their nickname tells you what they’re most remembered for. The '74 Flyers never met an opponent they didn’t want to beat up; their logo should have been a clenched fist. They also had a coach, a center, a left wing and a goaltender who would make it to the Hall of Fame. But the '74 Flyers elevated goon hockey to a new level. The Bullies broke noses, filled seats, grabbed headlines, and paved the way for an unprecedented era of brawling in the NHL. They also won a Stanley Cup.
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