SYR Crunch to honor Paul Newman

[Hawerchuk]

A very nice gesture by the team and mgmt. Here is the article.

 

Paul Newman Honored For 'Slap Shot' Role

Arena Hanging Banner Celebrating Classic Film

 

POSTED: 2:20 pm PDT October 7, 2008

 

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The No. 7 that Paul Newman wore as Reg Dunlop in the classic 1977 hockey comedy "Slap Shot" is going to the rafters of the Syracuse War Memorial.

 

The Syracuse Crunch announced Tuesday that the team will pay tribute to the late actor by raising a banner before Saturday's American Hockey League game against the Rochester Americans. The banner will stay there for the entire season.

 

Crunch president Howard Dolgon said it's appropriate Newman's legacy should be recognized and honored in the arena where parts of the legendary movie were filmed.

 

Newman died last month at age 83 after a battle with cancer.

 

A video tribute to Newman's role in "Slap Shot" will be shown during the ceremony.

 

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[Bmwolf21]

Nice gesture by the Chiefs.

 

If I had some extra $$ to spare I might invest in a Charlestown Chiefs #7 jersey.