Amazing Sports Stories is a show on Fox Sports Net (FSN), that showcases lesser-known athletes you may not have heard of, but who have, appropriately enough, amazing stories. This week's story is about Lester Patrick, legendary defensive hockey player and coach of the NY Rangers in the '20s. And the guy the NHL named the Patrick Division after.
The episode highlights Patrick's heroics during the second game of the 1928 Stanley Cup Finals when the 44-year-old coach suited up, strapped on the pads, and took the ice in place of his injured goalie. Why is this worth a post? Because Patrick is played by my brother, Ron. (Hence "Shameless Plug" in the title.) That, and the story's got that unlikely-hero, Rudy-esque quality we love.
It airs Sunday at 8pm EST on FSN and MSG+, with multiple rebroadcasts the cable stations are so fond of. Check your local listings.