Tragic news strikes the hockey community as Hall of Fame sports writer Larry Brooks passes away at 75
Early on Thursday morning, some very heartbreaking news surfaced as reports confirmed that longtime Hall of Fame sports writer had sadly passed away.
According to reports from the New York Post, longtime sports writer Larry Brooks who dedicated the last 38-years covering NHL news and of course the New York Rangers, has sadly passed away after a brief battle with cancer.
Throughout Brooks 38-years with the Post, he became one of the more respected writers the game has seen. Something that ultimately led to him being honored in Toronto, as he received the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award, which is «in recognition of distinguished members of the newspaper profession whose words have brought honor to journalism and to hockey,» in 2018.
Brooks was 75-years old, and now leaves behind a son, Jordan, daughter-in-law, Joanna, and two grandchildren: 14-year-old Scott and 12-year old Reese. His wife, Janis, had passed away in 2020.
Several members of the hockey community issue their heartfelt condolences
Following the passing of Larry Brooks, several big names around the NHL have taken to social media to issue their condolences, one being former New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey.
"Larry Brooks was synonymous with the New York Rangers. From the articles to the legendary YouTube videos I watched growing up, nobody covered hockey like him. It never seemed possible that he wouldn't be around forever.
As my 6 years in New York went on, I was lucky to be on Brooksie's «good side.» He was always in my corner, and I looked forward to our informal post practice talks - about the state of our team, the state of the league, college hockey, and family (especially watching his grandson play hockey).
He was a legend and one of one. Rest in peace, my friend."
As my 6 years in New York went on, I was lucky to be on Brooksie's «good side.» He was always in my corner, and I looked forward to our informal post practice talks - about the state of our team, the state of the league, college hockey, and family (especially watching his grandson play hockey).
He was a legend and one of one. Rest in peace, my friend."
Several others including Elliotte Friedman and many more:
Truly some very heartbreaking news, and on behalf of everyone here at NYHockeyInsider we'd like to send our deepest condolences the family and loved ones of Brooks, as they navigate through this extremely difficult time.
Rest in Peace Larry Brooks.
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