Doug: The Doug Harvey Story

by William Brown, Jean Béliveau (Foreword by)

A perennial all-star and seven-time winner of the Norris Trophy for best defenseman, Doug Harvey was a cornerstone of the legendary Montreal Canadiens, winners of five consecutive Stanley Cup trophies. This is a rare biography of an extraordinary athlete who turned down careers in football and baseball to become one of the world's greatest hockey players. It tells the story of a remarkable individual—a man who was as irreverently funny, generous, and kind as he was obstinate, hard-drinking, and explosive. He was a leader and friend to his teammates, a troublemaker and rabble-rouser to hockey management. Well-written and painstakingly researched, this biography offers a full view of the player, coach, and man.

Genres: Sports, Hockey

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

William Brown is a freelance writer and broadcaster. His books, The Montreal Maroons: The Forgotten Stanley Cup Champions, and Baseball's Fabulous Montreal Royals, chronicled two cherished sports teams from the city's past.

Reviews

[Howie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, terrific, marvelous journey through the life of one of the all-time greatest NHL Defensemen. Well done!

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive look at the life of Doug Harvey by a leading sports historian. Brown is not afraid to cover the good and bad of Harvey, and shows that he was indeed a complex individual. He does not simply focus on Harvey's life in hockey, but also his personal life, including his struggles with drinking and mental illness. It makes for a compelling book, and gives an honest treatment to one of the greatest hockey players of all time.