Blueshirts By the Numbers: Number 5 - Barry Beck
by Jim Schmiedeberg on Jul 23, 2010 6:00 AM EDT
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It took five players to bring Barry Beck to the Rangers on November 2, 1979, which is ironic because it may have taken five men to bring him down.
Barry was just 22 when he came to the Rangers, and would spend seven seasons on Broadway before the many injuries he suffered over the years took their toll and forced "Bubba" into retirement following the 1985-86 season.
At 6'3", 215 lbs, Beck isn't the biggest player to ever play for the Rangers, but you would be hard pressed to find a tougher guy to ever wear the Blueshirt. As Eddie would say, Beck was "one tough hombre".
A vicious, vicious hitter, Barry was the intimidating defenseman the Rangers have rarely had. But Barry could put the puck in the net as well, scoring 66 goals and 173 assists while playing in New York. Beck also wasn't afraid to drop the gloves, as you will see in the terrific tribute video from Jocco1969 on You Tube. Watching the video will also remind you of the days when the Rangers and Islanders used to have a rivalry.
Beck was also a three time all star, and just like our selections at Numbers 2, 3, and 4, Barry wore the "C" for the Rangers. Beck served as Captain from 1981 to 1986.
Barry now lives in Hong Kong where he coaches with the Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey.
Enjoy the video:
Honorable Mentions: Mac Colville, Bill Cook, Carol Vadnais,
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Guy was a beast
Man we could use a guy like that now. Henrik would definitely a presense like that in front of the net. AO must’ve watched videos of this guy when learning how to hit. He leaves his feet like everytime lol
by Conway on Jul 23, 2010 8:29 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
What?!?
Okay guys. This is ridiculous. Barry Beck does not even come close to the impact that Bill Cook had on this franchise. Let’s list the easy stuff first. Bill Cook is in the Hockey Hall of Fame, was a career Ranger, won two of the four Stanley Cups that the Rangers won, was the FIRST captain in Rangers history, was part of the famed “Bread Line” (with his brother Bun Cook and and Frank Boucher) that was the only line to score for the Rangers in the entire 1928-28 Stanley Cup Finals, and was the very first skater EVER signed by the Rangers.
I understand that recency normally trumps relevance, but putting Barry Beck ahead of Bill Cook is not only absurd, it’s insulting to the history of this club. I always love what you guys post, but this is ridiculous guys.
As much as I liked Beck, it’s hard to argue. Particularly, if players are considered based upon the period in which they performed.
The video was great but it also showed that Beck couldn’t have played for Torts unde the new rules without changing his game.
Meanwhile, Back was great and an inspiration.
by It may HAVE to Last a Lifetime on Jul 23, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Beck was a beast, but I agree
If we’re talking about all-time history, Bill Cook is #5.
That video was great though. Those old Whalers uniforms were hilarious – the pants looked like something you wear playing roller hockey.
I never thought I’d hear the name Ed Hospodar again.
by It may HAVE to Last a Lifetime on Jul 23, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Took long enough. lol. My dad yelling that at the TV is my first-ever memory of the Rangers.
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!
by Scotty Hockey on Jul 23, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, who’s your dad and when were you born? We might be brothers.
by schwartzy on Jul 23, 2010 6:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
shoot the puck, Barry
After seeing Barry Becks name the first thing I thought of was “Shoot the Puck, Barry”.
I read someones post where he said we need someone like Barry today. ARE YOU KIDDING? Obviously, this person was not around when Barry played. Beck had alot of promise coming to the Rangers but did NOTHING when he got here. Sounds like Redden, huh? Overpriced and never lived up to his potential.
by shorthairptr on Jul 23, 2010 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I love how he played that style all without a helmet on. Now that’s toughness boys and girls!
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by Nick Montemagno on Jul 23, 2010 10:19 AM EDT reply actions
Whistle
Theres gotta be a clip of the big whistle yelling “shoot the puck Barry, Shoot the puck”
Beck
This guy sucked balls and he was destined for the swamp before we sent away golden boy Pat Hickey and 4 others to nab him. Absolute disgrace to list him here – I would have preferred Normann Rochefort for christ sake.
by schwartzy on Jul 23, 2010 6:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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