KILLER - The Brian Kilrea Story - A Life in Hockey by Kilrea, Brian (as told to James Davidson) - 1993

Burnstown, Ontario: General Store Publishing House, 1993. (vii) 168 pp. Trade paperback format. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Said Don Cherry, "Super book! If you want to know about life in the minors of hockey, this is the book. Brian tells about the Darth Vader of hockey, Eddie Shore. Great book by a great guy." And David Branch, OHL Commissioner, said "Brian is a great competitor but he puts the game of life ahead of the game on the ice and that's important. He's always managed to keep things in perspective and have good strong values. That illustrates that you can be fair and treat your players properly and be very successful." The Contents are: Things Work Out for the Best; I Always Wanted to be a Hockey Player; Property of the Detroit Red Wings; Meeting Eddie Shore; The Calder Cup Years; Life in the Minors; Eddie and Me; Strike; King for a Few Months; Back to the Minors; The Making of a Hockey Coach; Rookie Behind the Bench; Bobby, Doug and Peter - Building a Memorial Cup Team; After 10 Years - Victory; On the the Island; Back Home Again; and What's Next; followed by: Brian Kilrea's Coaching Record; With Ottawa 67s; and Brian Kilrea's Playing Stats.. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo. Book.