His road to the NHL was a long and painful one - and once he finally realized his NHL dream it was ripped from him in one bloody, frightening and horrific moment.
He was a 31-year old rookie who played just four NHL seasons. But, his retired number 4 hangs alongside the Flyers greatest legends.
To understand why a man with just 85 career points is honored with Hockey Hall of Farmers is to understand that this man was a fearless and courageous warrior, who epitomized so many who toiled in the hard-scrabbled era of the 1960s and early 70s.
Barry Ashbee handled his fate with grace and courage - traits he’d display again when he faced even worse tragedy three years later.
This is the story of Barry Ashbee, the strong, silent gladiator whose uncommon character and inner strength continues to impact the Philadelphia Flyers to this day.
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26 дек 2021
