"Le courage et l'honneur: il était Jean Béliveau"
The title of this morning's article by Philippe Cantin in La Presse says it all. In the days to come, there will be countless obituaries and lengthy articles on the life and incredible career of Jean Béliveau, who died last night, aged 83. +RIP.
Walt and Len will not attempt to duplicate or even summarize the 1000s of words which will be written in praise of an athlete who was loved by many and respected by everyone. Few professional athletes have exuded as much class and dignity. And no-one personified the essence and spirit of the Montréal Canadiens longer or more completely than the elegant Monsieur Béliveau.
Jean Béliveau will no longer be sitting behind the Habs' bench at le Centre Bell, but will smile down on the team from his place in hockey heaven, and will remain forever in the hearts of all canadiens -- pure laine or otherwise.
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