Glenn Hall: The Man They Call Mr. Goalie
Although this is the "authorized story" of redoubtable net keeper Hall, that phrase, which often signals a banal or sanitized take on its subject, apparently means only that Hall cooperated with Adrahtas. Hall famously invented the "butterfly" style of goalkeeping, which Adrahtas describes in detail without bogging casual fans down in trivialities. During his 18-year career, Hall was individually recognized with Vezina, Conn Smythe, and Calder trophies (hockey has not only the best team jerseys--properly called sweaters--but also the coolest-named awards) and was 11 times an all-star, which indicates the level of his appreciation by players and press alike. His teams made the playoffs 15 times--an almost incredible achievement for a guy who didn't play for any of the great hockey dynasties of the 1950s through 1970s (Montreal, Edmonton, the Islanders). In fact, Hall was goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks--the team with the longest current Stanley Cup drought--when they last won it: 1961. This candid and exciting biography should be a shot on goal for hockey fans everywhere.Mike TribbyCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved