An attribute called "Resting Down with." we speak to crucial figures in the video game, getting understanding into their lives on and off the ice. Today, we feature former Philadelphia Flyers forward Dave "The Hammer" Schultz. Virtually a half-century because his final game in the orange and black of the Philadelphia Flyers, Together With Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, Bill Barber and the late Rick MacLeish, "The Hammer" was a keystone of the Flyers' 1974 and 1975 Stanley Cup champion teams. Fans still group to him for pictures, autographs and tales that you couldn't create as fiction. Schultz, who was the Flyers' fifth-round selection in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft, will be thought of and celebrated once again with his other "Broad Road Bullies" this season, the 50th wedding anniversary of the Flyers' champion in 1974, the very first by 1967 NHL development group. "I was told that within 5 years after I obtained out of the game no one would certainly recognize that I am, " Schultz informed the Philly Daily Information in 1999. "That's not the case. Philadelphia will certainly constantly keep in mind those Mug years." Virtually half a century later on, the city still does Trevor Lewis Jersey , also though Schultz would leave the Flyers complying with the 1975-76 period. From 1972-79, Schultz played in 535 regular-season ready the Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres, do with 200 factors and 2, 292 fine mins, the equivalent of 38.2 games. In 73 postseason games, Schultz's 20 points were overshadowed by his 412 fine minutes. In 1999, the Philly Daily News ran a special that questioned followers on myriad subjects, including the most effective Philadelphia team, uniform and nickname. The 1973-74 and 1974-75 Leaflets, their jerseys, "The Hammer" and "Broad Road Bullies" all declared easy success. Those Flyers were a riot, nearly literally. When they 'd take a trip to Los Angeles to play the Kings, at the very least one neighborhood newspaper would release an image of gangsters as a quasi-team picture of the visitors. In reality, the Bullies weren't high on finesse. The 1973-74 group took a League-leading 1, 750 charge mins, 603 more than the St. Louis Blues, who were 2nd. In 1974-75, Philadelphia was analyzed 1, 967 fine mins, 692 even more than the Blues. It's probably not a coincidence that you will not see then-NHL Head of state Clarence Campbell smiling as he provides the Stanley Cup to Clarke, the Flyers captain Bob Berry Jersey , those periods. And Schultz still gets a chuckle out of that.Dave Schultz with the Stanley Mug, which he won in 1974 and 1975, and on Nov. 16, 2009, at Wachovia Facility upon his induction into the Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame. Bruce Bennett, Getty Images; Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images Does it seem to you like almost a half-century because the Flyers' 1974 Stanley Cup champion? "I think in a way, yes, but in a manner, no. It was a while earlier, however I absolutely have a great deal of thoughts and feelings about it. I feel privileged to have actually been with a great hockey club and to have won the Stanley Cup. Twice. Our first Stanley Mug ceremony, we rode in convertibles, the second year on flatbed vehicles. Philly fans are really special. I was at a charity drive the other day and a number of men that had to do with 10 years old in 1974 told me they snuck out of school to participate in the parade. What they kept in mind most were the streakers. That parade was special for everyone. Philadelphia Bulletin sportswriter Jack Chevalier had created the nickname 'Hammer' for me and 'Broad Road Bullies' for the Flyers. Mine followed he wrote of me having hammered somebody. There are some individuals who half a century later call me Hammer, not Dave. Absolutely, no doubt." A terrific most of the followers you meet today on the road and at alumni works never saw you play. "Well, they've seen me play on video clip. The internet has actually transformed whatever. Followers can see me battle on their cellular phones or hear me singing 'The Penalty Box'. I would certainly never ever have actually assumed that people would certainly still identify me. I live in Somers Factor, New Jacket-- Sea City is across the means, Atlantic City has to do with 20 minutes away. I strolled to the beach yesterday, went into an area for a snack. I functioned at the Tropicana Casino for an extremely brief time after I retired and returned below, and people the other day were, 'Hey, just how are you?' This is a lengthy time back. It's rather incredible." Dave Schultz with the 1970s Philadelphia Flyers and hammer-topped participants of Schultz's Army, so called for actor John Banner's Sgt. Hans Schultz personality from the 1965-71 comedy Hogan's Heroes. Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images You had 134 fighting majors, 28 more in the postseason. How was the partnership with your dancing companions after your occupation? "Pierre Bouchard of the Canadiens was one of my nemeses. He's a wonderful individual. I got to meet a great deal of men after our jobs mored than. I ended up being quite good close friends with the late Keith Magnuson of Chicago. Terry O'Reilly and I dealt with nine times, and for the initial one decade approximately after we retired, we weren't also friendly. Yet we lastly assembled at a golf trip. I wanted him to authorize some autographs. There was an image of Terry and me dealing with, if you can envision that, and he claimed, 'Let me see it.' He said, 'Ah, it looks like I'm losing, ' and I said, 'No it doesn't, it's a draw.' We became pals and we have actually done signings. I haven't seen him for a couple of years, however we ended up being sort of pals. The Bruins gave Terry the Boston Yard charge box when they tore the field down. I wanted the one from the Philly Spectrum, however I really did not get it." You had two hat methods in your profession, both in January 1974 in successive home games-- a 4-2 win versus the New York Rangers on Jan. 3, and a 7-4 win against the Minnesota North Stars on Jan. 10. Any type of guess that the goalies were? "First let me inform you that my 20th goal because 20-goal season came versus Minnesota's Gump Worsley! It was the last objective Gump gave up in his NHL job. The goalkeepers in my hat-trick games? Oh my, let me assume. New york city, was it Eddie Giacomin?. And Minnesota, Cesare Maniago, no?." Your 472 fine mins in 1973-74 is an NHL record that is most likely to stand forever. However you declare a success in your hometown of Waldheim, Saskatchewan, that is ensured never ever to be topped. "I was the first baby born in the Waldheim Hospital. We relocated to a farm, where I lived for the following 8 years, then back to Waldheim when I was in Quality 3 and began to play a little bit of arranged hockey. When we came back, the healthcare facility was currently closed down and we lived downstairs in the area. My late brother, Ray, and I would play hockey in the long corridor causing the heating system. A few years later, they tore the put. I don't recognize what that indicates. Then we relocated to Rosetown. I haven't been back to Waldheim in numerous years, however I could take a drive there next month. I'm mosting likely to Delisle with my former linemates Wayne Gretzky Jersey , Orest Kindrachuk and Don Saleski, in addition to Brian Propp, an additional Saskatchewan child, for the Delisle Sports Celebrity Dinner." Since we're speaking about Saskatchewan, allowed's completed with a "Sasky" tale. The famous Gordie Howe hat trick is a goal, an assist and a fight in a solitary video game. Would certainly you be shocked if I informed you that you had just 3 of those in your profession?" I never thought about that. I had no idea. Gordie was a remarkable guy. I went to a whole lot of different charity occasions and golf tournaments with him. I liked him."