The Freak Show with J and D
Hosts J and D discuss the most "freakishly" impressive athletes from throughout history. Episodes feature the biggest and most impressive athletes across the wide world of sport, with topics ranging from career highlights and records, to interesting personal facts and stories. This isn't just a sports show... this is The Freak Show.
The Freak Show with J and D
S2 Episode Three: Eric Lindros
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"A linebacker on skates"...
You don't need to know much about hockey to appreciate that any player with that kind of reputation is probably going to be a must see.
This week's legendary Freak Show athlete exceeded his reputation in every way, and is arguably one of the most astounding combinations of brutality and skill that the NHL has ever seen. Standing at a healthy 6 feet 4 inches tall (WITHOUT skates), and weighing 240 lbs, he was a full tilt heavy hitting force to be reckoned with, and yet still managed to average 1.33 points per game during his 8 years with the Philadelphia Flyers.
***Which by the way, placed him 4th all-time, trailing only Wayne Gretzky (1.92 PPG), Mario Lemieux (1.88 PPG), and Bobby Orr (1.39 PPG)***
Oh, that's right, he was much more than just a freight train in hockey pants, and although the unfortunate series of concussions that would ultimately end his career became part of his legacy, the fact that he fundamentally reshaped the NHL in more ways than one, can not be ignored.
This week, J and D come at you full speed with the intricate and intriguing story of the one and only Eric Lindros. From rejecting his first NHL contract, to being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and everything in between the blue lines. The puck drops hard in this week's episode of The Freak Show with J and D.
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