The Hammer: Why I Wouldn’t Trade My Life in the NHL
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"The Hammer: Why I Wouldn’t Trade My Life in the NHL" is the autobiography of former Philadelphia Flyers enforcer Dave Schultz, recounting his hard-hitting career and experiences during the NHL’s rough-and-tumble 1970s era.
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| The Hammer: Why I Wouldn’t Trade My Life in the NHL canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Hammer: Why I Wouldn’t Trade My Life in the NHL Context triple: [Dave Schultz, authored, The Hammer: Why I Wouldn’t Trade My Life in the NHL]
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A.
On Family, Hockey and Healing
"On Family, Hockey and Healing" is a memoir by Walter Gretzky reflecting on his life, his role as Wayne Gretzky’s father, and his recovery and personal growth after a debilitating brain injury.
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B.
Hockey Homicide
Hockey Homicide is a 1945 Walt Disney animated short directed by Jack Kinney that comically depicts a chaotic and exaggerated ice hockey game.
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C.
Pro Hockey Life
Pro Hockey Life is a Canadian retail chain specializing in hockey equipment, apparel, and accessories for players and fans.
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Mr. Hockey
Mr. Hockey is the legendary Canadian ice hockey player Gordie Howe, renowned for his long NHL career, all-around skill, and status as one of the greatest players in the sport’s history.
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E.
State of Hockey
The "State of Hockey" is a nickname for Minnesota and its passionate hockey community, reflecting the region’s deep-rooted love for the sport at all levels.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: The Hammer: Why I Wouldn’t Trade My Life in the NHL Target entity description: "The Hammer: Why I Wouldn’t Trade My Life in the NHL" is the autobiography of former Philadelphia Flyers enforcer Dave Schultz, recounting his hard-hitting career and experiences during the NHL’s rough-and-tumble 1970s era.
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A.
On Family, Hockey and Healing
"On Family, Hockey and Healing" is a memoir by Walter Gretzky reflecting on his life, his role as Wayne Gretzky’s father, and his recovery and personal growth after a debilitating brain injury.
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B.
Hockey Homicide
Hockey Homicide is a 1945 Walt Disney animated short directed by Jack Kinney that comically depicts a chaotic and exaggerated ice hockey game.
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C.
Pro Hockey Life
Pro Hockey Life is a Canadian retail chain specializing in hockey equipment, apparel, and accessories for players and fans.
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D.
Mr. Hockey
Mr. Hockey is the legendary Canadian ice hockey player Gordie Howe, renowned for his long NHL career, all-around skill, and status as one of the greatest players in the sport’s history.
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E.
State of Hockey
The "State of Hockey" is a nickname for Minnesota and its passionate hockey community, reflecting the region’s deep-rooted love for the sport at all levels.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
autobiography
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book ⓘ |
| about |
Dave Schultz’s playing career
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Stanley Cup–winning seasons with the Flyers ⓘ fighting and intimidation in hockey ⓘ life as a professional athlete ⓘ locker-room experiences ⓘ |
| author | Dave Schultz ⓘ |
| chronology | covers Dave Schultz’s playing years ⓘ |
| coAuthor | Stan Fischler ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Canada ⓘ |
| depicts | rough-and-tumble NHL of the 1970s ⓘ |
| features |
anecdotes about teammates
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behind-the-scenes stories ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Broad Street Bullies era
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linked to:
Broad Street Bullies
physical style of play in the NHL ⓘ role of the enforcer in hockey ⓘ |
| genre |
hockey literature
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sports autobiography ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
NHL rule changes regarding fighting
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personal sacrifice in professional sports ⓘ team camaraderie ⓘ violence in sports ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
hockey fans
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sports biography readers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Dave Schultz
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National Hockey League ⓘ Philadelphia Flyers ⓘ ice hockey enforcers ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | memoir ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first-person ⓘ |
| portrays |
NHL culture in the 1970s
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Philadelphia Flyers fan base ⓘ |
| publicationEraDescribed | 1970s ⓘ |
| settingDescribed |
NHL arenas
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Philadelphia ⓘ |
| sportCovered | ice hockey ⓘ |
| teamCovered | Philadelphia Flyers ⓘ |
| titleCharacterNickname | The Hammer ⓘ |
| workTitle | The Hammer: Why I Wouldn’t Trade My Life in the NHL ⓘ |
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