Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer), $120 million. Derek Jeter, in full Derek Sanderson Jeter, (born June 26, 1974, Pequannock, New Jersey, U.S.), American professional baseball player who, as a shortstop for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB), was selected to multiple American League (AL) All-Star teams and was one of the most popular players of his time. Just as Sanderson never thought to stash keepsakes during his playing days, he didnt think about selling off what he had until the auction house reached him through Milton native and former Hingham resident Ken London, who for 10 years directed Bruins telecasts during Sandersons career as an analyst. Nicknamed Turk, Sanderson was a fan favorite who received much publicity for his flamboyant mod lifestyle. Then there were the pills and drugs, not to mention the fast women the former Boston Bruins star partied with and the bad men he eventually fell in with. Derek Michael Sanderson (born June 16, 1946), nicknamed Turk, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre and two-time Stanley Cup winner who set up the game-winning marker in the 1970 championship round, widely considered to be the greatest goal in National Hockey League history. 16 jersey Sanderson wore. He was reported to have problems with alcohol, and with his knee, but despite that, he still performed well for the Rangers and the St. Louis Blues. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. "What do you do? In his heyday, he could score, kill penalties and fight. Derek Michael Sanderson, nicknamed "Turk", (born June 16, 1946), is A Canadian former professional ice hockey Centre who is now a financial adviser to athletes. His last job, with the Vancouver Canucks of the N.H.L., ended last October when the Canucks gave him half his. He said Did you miss these? [20] His second autobiography, Crossing the Line: The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original, written with Kevin Shea, was released in October 2012. It wasn't long before Westfall and Sanderson emerged as the most accomplished penalty-killing tandem in the league. The rink spanned two backyards of small cookie-cutter houses on lots provided at modest prices to servicemen such as Harold upon their return home. Kevin Shea is an editor for the Hockey Hall of Fame. Wanting to make sure that other hockey players would not follow his path, Sanderson organized The Professionals Group at State Street Global Advisors, where he was Director of The Sports Group that provided professional financial advice to athletes in the 1990s. A modified version of this story originally appeared in the June 4, 2012, issue of Sportsnet magazine. by is a DISTRACTION. ECS Turbowash provide automated parts cleaning systems to reduce labour . Derek Sanderson. Sanderson recovered, got sober and now, he helps young athletes avoid the dangers of becoming famous so fast. Fleury went on to write an autobiography titled Playing with Fire in 2009. Log In. Using hockey as an extension of those efforts -- along with hearing stories of triumph like Sanderson's. Find your friends on Facebook. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Last Name. [13] It also turned out to be the signature moment for both players in their careers. Sanderson tells it all in a new book, Crossing the Line: The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original. In the pre-season, he was involved in a brawl at a local strip club that left him in a hospital, where tests showed an extremely high level of alcohol as well as evidence of cocaine, sleeping pills, Seconal and Valium in his system. "They were horrified," Sanderson recalled. He has remade his life, serving first as a hockey TV analyst and then learning the investment business. Sanderson would surrender possession again, although not knowingly. After a brawl at a Vancouver strip club during the 1977-78 preseason with the Canucks, he ended up in hospital where tests showed a "ridiculously high" level of alcohol as well as evidence of cocaine, sleeping pills, Seconal and Valium. Id throw it in the trunk of my car, and give it to my dad when I saw him. He also shared his wild, almost unfathomable tales of life in the fast lane. He says they just move the pass quicker. In all, he collected 202 goals, 250 assists and 911 penalty minutes in 598 NHL games. $3199.99. ST. PAUL -- For a man who spent the better part of his professional hockey career drunk, high or both, Derek Sanderson can recall scenes from throughout his harrowing tale of addiction and recovery in vivid, spirited detail. In 1976, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks though issues still plagued him. [10], He also received publicity for his numerous female companions and lavish ways, which included a Rolls-Royce car and circular bed. Institutional Investor Magazine. It was cheap then, Sanderson says. Derek Sanderson [COMC RCR Poor] $6.27. Your email address will not be published. Most of his teammates ribbed him about it. He lives a seemingly happy lifewith his wife Margaret, daughter Taylor and son Shane in New Jersey. Tied for 38 th at +10 at the Sunshine State Conference Men's Golf Championship. Known as the Turk, Sanderson won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 1967-68. Former NHLer Derek Sanderson tells it all in a new book, "Crossing the Line: The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original." In an interview, he confesses a more basic motivation behind the book. Member of the last 2 Bruin Stanley Cup Champs (1970 & 1972). CHICAGO The Dallas Stars acquired Max Domi in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on the forward's 28th birthday.. Perhaps, if you purchased it, youd be sitting in the back.. ", "We avoid fear at all costs," he writes. Former NHL player Derek Sanderson poses in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. Ana Kieu is a sports reporter who has experience in writing, editing and broadcasting. Some information may no longer be current. Derek Sanderson Derek Michael Sanderson, fdd 16 juni 1946 i Niagara Falls, Ontario, r en kanadensisk fre detta professionell ishockeyspelare. He became an assistant coach for the Buffalo Sabres in 2014. I cant stay awake long enough to spend that much money.. After playing with the Rangers and recording 50 points in 75 games, he was traded eight games in to the St. Louis Blues next season. Is Batman Forever The sequel to Batman Returns? You connect that with recovery so it's a larger place for people to be able to find people with common stories and help each other.". Sanderson uses the book to thank many friends and former teammates, Bobby Orr foremost among them, for helping him emerge from the shadows. In just a few years, hed gone from being the worlds best-paid athlete to a drunk sleeping on a park bench. Its often forgotten that they started out from pretty average means, or worse. It took a lot of courage for me to face my demons.". Eddie Shore Trophy, Presented by the Gallery Gods in 1972. Bobby Orr waves Bruins banner. Sandersons father actually had first rights to arguably the most valuable piece in the family archive, although its not for sale. '", [Want more Wild headlines? legend Michael Jordan He smoked marijuana. He told them about a shaggy-haired kid who was once the highest-paid athlete in the world. We'll figure out 2024 in due course. The boys want to keep the rings, and Im fine with that, Sanderson said. Born in 1974, Derek Jeter's parents are Sanderson Charles Jeter (father) and Dorothy Jeter (mother). Known as the Turk, Sanderson won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 1967-68. See Photos. Jeter started his own foundation, Turn 2, to help youngsters in Kalamazoo and New York City deal with alcohol and drug-abuse problems. And while his former lifestyle was partially enabled by the money he made playing hockey, the sport itself can play a central role in bringing together members of the recovery community, Sanderson said. Then we won the Cup in the Garden (Sanderson, by then, was about a month short of 24), and my dad was there. And not that it's good or bad.". Soon his bank account was running on fumes, too. In 1979, when Derek was just five years old, his younger sister, Sharlee Jeter, was born. His father abused alcohol, he says, and "I was always a drunk, but I never drank until I was 20," Sanderson says. Won the NHL Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year. After their series victory over the Rangers followed by a sweep of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 196970 playoffs, the Bruins faced the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup Finals. Derek Sanderson's net worth / earnings / salary history: Earned US $2,184,486 (US $14,394,853 in today's dollars), ranking #2622 in NHL / hockey career earnings. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. His ice rink business on Long Island was a massive failure and forced him to file for bankruptcy for nearly $10 million in debt and just $150,000 in his name. Learn more about them from these League History pages. In April 1979, Sanderson married Rhonda Rapport, a former Playboy Bunny from Chicago. 2009 ITG 1972 The Year In Hockey Blank Backs #109 Derek Sanderson: $2.53: 2009 Upper Deck Artifacts Autofacts #AFSA Derek Sanderson: $11.50: 2010 Panini Zenith #132 Derek Sanderson: $0.34: Search Inventory Selling History By Set By Player By Set By Player Social About All Sports Baseball Basketball Football Golf Hockey Non Sport . He says the big difference between today's game and when he played is "tremendous" goaltending and disputes the contention that the modern player is faster. Danton's NHL career came to a halt when he was arrested and charged for a conspiracy to commit murder. He spent 63 months in jail before being released on parole in 2009. It has taken an eternity for him to answer the knock on the door. A Canada-based ice hockey player often listed as the most popular hockey player for winning the Cup in 1970 and 1972 with the Boston Bruins and playing two seasons for the New York Rangers. His oldest son Michael has the 1970 ring, younger son Ryan has the jewelry from 72. A 90-second preview clip is now available at NBCSports.com of NBC Sports Films' first project, Center of Attention: The Unreal Life of Derek Sanderson, a one-hour documentary that chronicles the remarkable life of former NHL star and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Derek Sanderson. After his retirement, he turned to robbing banks and was sentenced to 30 months in prison for two separate robberies in Montreal. Meh The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Sanderson as a free agent in 197778. But he has had his fair share ofalcohol-related issues. [23], Personal life, health, and sportscasting career, Last edited on 11 February 2023, at 20:19, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, "Gillespie, Caroline Hall / Sanderson, Harold A., Pte. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Derek Sanderson, 1946-06-14 Niagara Falls, ON, CAN Canada. He seems to have stayed out of trouble since his prison sentence, keeping a low profile since. The Bruins 1971-72 Cup campaign is represented by a No. As was the case in St. Louis, the front office grew impatient with his personal and health issues and released him after the season. Derek is related to Ryan Sanderson and Mike Sanderson as well as 1 additional person. Derek Sanderson was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The book offers an interesting look at the heyday of the Bruins and Sanderson is not shy with his hockey opinions Ken Dryden, for example "wasn't that good. He totally hit rock bottom when he was arrested for stealing a bathing suit in 2009. Over time, though, things accumulated anyway. Hockey's answer to Joe Namath back in the day doesn't shy away from telling his story warts and all in "Crossing the Line: The Outrageous Story of a Hockey Original.". Hes been married to Nancy Gillis since 1986. On a rainy afternoon in Philadelphia, a young man walked into a Rolls-Royce dealership, curious because hed never been close to such a pricey and prestigious car. The Minnesota Wild, wild.com, "The State of Hockey" and State of Hockey flag image are trademarks of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment. "It's an ugly day when they tell you you're broke," he said. Former NHL player Derek Sanderson poses in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. Chatting with Sanderson is navigating a spaghetti junction on a busy highway. He's on air from noon to 3 pm ET. Money was new and scary for him, he says. He wore blue jeans and a matching jean jacket over an old sweater, with cowboy boots. Its not a cultural thing. I wanted to make sure they know what they own, why they own it and what they paid for it.. How can I be broke? Sanderson asked. On November 1, in a game at Cleveland, Sanderson suffered a back injury when he slipped on a piece of paper on the ice. Pain in his hips prompted him to take barbiturates to help him sleep, paving the way for a laundry list of drugs. Rhonda Sanderson's detailed questions about their son's death led to an investigation by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. In the same year, he also made his pro debut by signing with the National Hockey League (NHL) team, the Boston Bruins. While Ribeiro hasn't officially announced his retirement from the NHL, his hockey career is over. His zodiac sign is Gemini. His goal is to prevent today's players from going through what happened to him. Most of the fans in the room Tuesday have a connection to Recovery Community Hockey, a group of sober players who skate together every Wednesday, October-March, in partnership with The Retreat, St. Paul Sober Living, NuWay, Beauterre Recovery Institute and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Later in his career, after returning to the NHL, he straightened his life out in large part with the help of Bruin friend and teammate Bobby Orr. "It's an ugly day when they tell you you're broke," he said. And lived lavishly, hence the Rolls-Royce and five-figure charges for traveling and partying. Now he's preaching the virtues of portfolio . He was demoted to the Boston Braves of the American Hockey League for three games then traded to the rival New York Rangers. A flamboyant personality, Sanderson was a noted party animal who spent himself into bankruptcy on women, cars, and drugs. There has been plenty of speculation in the mainstream media, so let's check out the players who aretrying their hands at a new career path or inspiring others in an affirmative manner. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! Please contact us. But signs of trouble developed immediately. Derek Sanderson was born on June 16, 1946 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He was then sent to the American Hockey League, playing with the Boston Braves, then traded to the New York Rangers, meantime opening a nightclub called Bachelors III. Former Boston Bruin Derek Sanderson enjoyed living the high life, as he made the jump to the WHA where he signed a $2.6 million deal. feel free to contact us. He lectured about drug and alcohol awareness in schools and worked as a broadcaster in Boston. To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. Mike Danton most recently played for theRiviere-du-Loup 3L of the Ligue Nord-Americaine de Hockey. Sanderson grew up watching his father work long hours with low pay as a machinist -- their backyard rink in Niagara Falls, Ontario was bordered by pipe and scrap from dad's work. Hed get me a pair of skates, and I promised him the ring when I won it. Daneyko starred as himself in a short film titled Ice Hockey. Minnesota is regarded as having one of the United States' strongest recovery communities. He was best known for his urges to fight. Thankfully Malarchuk survived these experiences and has since gone to rehab for his past addictions, stemming from that depression. Tied for 19 th at +5 at the Battle at the Shores. Nearly half a century after his last appearance with Boston, Sanderson still owns the Bruins team record for most career shorthanded goals (six) in the playoffs, a mark that he shares with Ed Westfall, his longtime line mate. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 95. It was widely speculated that it had hoped to prod Sanderson to bolt the team and void his lucrative deal but his contract was bought out for $800,000 after the season.[16]. Derek Sanderson's Tweets. His net worth was established. Canadian Taylor Kitsch wanted to play Bobby Orr. Derek made many poor investments that cost him money, but eventually he was sent to a rehab center with the help of fellow player Bobby Orr. In 2017, on the 100th anniversary of the league, fans voted the so-called Flying Goal as the greatest in its history. It may be hard for some of you all to see Ken Daneyko on this list because he has worked as a studio analyst for the New Jersey Devils broadcasts since his jersey retirement in 2006. For starters, the Rolls-Royce ran out of gas on the way home. [4] In 196465, Sanderson helped the Flyers reach the Memorial Cup finals where they beat the Edmonton Oil Kings[5] in five games. ConservativeVal Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Now, his life back in order, Sanderson is an investment specialist at Boston's State Street Research, where he manages $102 million for 160 clients, many of them current athletes. Derek became known for his flamboyant lifestyle and was constantly the topic of gossip columns. Living life in the fast lane, Sanderson grew his hair long, developed a serious drinking . He played just eight games in the WHA and was bought out for $1-million.