Name: This unemployed and out of shape goalie led the Winnipeg Jets to glory
Uploaded: 2024-05-29T10:00:45+00:00
Duration: 10 min 23 s
Description: Looking back at the career of iconic NHL and WHA goalie Gary "Suitcase" Smith. After retiring, and ballooning to 250 pounds, Suitcase Smith was called back into action by the 1978-1979 Winnipeg Jets,

1 year ago

Sports Sports News nhlhockey nhlhighlights winnipegjets vancouvercanucks washingtoncapitals hockeyhistory nhlhistory icehockey hockeynews

Looking back at the career of iconic NHL and WHA goalie Gary "Suitcase" Smith.

After retiring, and ballooning to 250 pounds, Suitcase Smith was called back into action by the 1978-1979 Winnipeg Jets, and went on to lead them to a WHA Avco Cup Championship.

Loading comments...