"Badger" Bob Johnson, 17 Years Later

Thanks to Going Five Hole for reminding us that today marks the 17th anniversary of the passing of former Penguins Head Coach "Badger" Bob Johnson. He was 60 years old.

If you didn't already know, "Badger" Bob Johnson is the inspiration behind the Pittsburgh Penguins' marketing campaign: "It's a great day for hockey."



Bob's only season with the Penguins resulted in a Stanley Cup championship.

I remember when he died, I was 14 years old. I cried.

Here is a Post-Gazette recap from the 10th anniversary in 2001.

The Penguins wore this patch during the 1991-92 season in honor of "Badger" Bob Johnson:



It's a great day for hockey.

Islanders suck.

Go Pens.