Fighting Back: The Chris Nilan Story -by Chris Nilan -a Signed Copy ( NHL / National Hockey League / Montreal Canadiens / Boston Bruins / New York Rangers )
by Nilan, Chris (signed)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description)
- ISBN 10
- 1443417017
- ISBN 13
- 9781443417013
- Seller
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Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON: HarperCollins / Harper Collins, 2013, 1st Edition, First Printing , 2013. ------------( 1st Printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine/Fine example, in a Near Fine dustjacket, looks new, signed and inscribed by Nilan " Doug Heads Up!!! Chris Nilan", 335 pages, colour as well as some b&w photos, ---"Chris Nilan, who grew up in the tough and gritty Irish enclavein Boston, was a feared enforcer for the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, and a Stanley Cup champion never afraid to go into the corners or take off his gloves. He was a valued teammate whose very presence on the ice affected the way the game was played. Always a colourful character, Nilan was married for many years to the daughter of the longtime girlfriend of Boston mob figure Whitey Bulger, among the most notorious, ruthless and murderous gangsters in American history -almost all of his Habs teammates attended the wedding. As an enforcer and as a teammate, Nilan ranks among the greatest of all time. --When the cheering stopped, however, Chris Nilan did not do well. The same qualities -his aggressiveness and high-emotion style -that proved so valuable on the ice did not serve him well when his career ended. Nilan turned to drugs and alcohol to dull his pain, and nearly died from an overdose. Nilans story is a fascinating and troubling exposé of the booze, bills and drugs that destroy so many athletes after their careers are over. But its also a story of triumph -Nilan has been the victor in his fight against his demons."---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo. /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch) ---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 6.25w x 9.25h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.
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- Bookseller
- Leonard Shoup (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 169404
- Title
- Fighting Back: The Chris Nilan Story -by Chris Nilan -a Signed Copy ( NHL / National Hockey League / Montreal Canadiens / Boston Bruins / New York Rangers )
- Author
- Nilan, Chris (signed)
- Illustrator
- Photo Cover
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine (see description)
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine (see description)
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1443417017
- ISBN 13
- 9781443417013
- Publisher
- Toronto, ON: HarperCollins / Harper Collins, 2013, 1st Edition, First Printing
- Place of Publication
- Toronto, Ontario
- Date Published
- 2013
- Size
- 6.25w x 9.25h Inches
- Keywords
- Fighting Back: The Chris Nilan Story -by Chris Nilan -a Signed Copy ( NHL / National Hockey League / Montreal Canadiens ), Stanley Cup Champion, Enforcer,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Sports;
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