Also Ral as he was the last player to ever go helmetlessMacTavish missed the 1984–85 season after being convicted of vehicular homicide, having struck and killed a young woman while he was driving under the influence of alcohol. MacTavish pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol in an accident the night of January 25, 1984 in Peabody, MA. MacTavish spent a year in jail as punishment for this offence. While incarcerated, he did manage to watch most of the games that were televised. After MacTavish was released from prison, the Bruins, feeling he deserved a fresh start, subsequently offered to let him out of his contract. MacTavish accepted.
its 100% Ral...not only did he not really give a shit, he kept watching hockey and resumed playing the day his sentance was over
ReplyDeleteand his bravery on-ice sans head protection is the inspiration behind the saying "I Craig MacTavish'd her..."...also known as the "raw-dog". Also known as "keepin it RAL"
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