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CentralMaine.com Feature on Brad Park

11/14/2014

20 Comments

 
Bruins Legend Brad Park keeps it humble while living in Maine
Bruins Legend Brad Park keeps it humble while living in Maine
The Hall-of-Famer fell in love with the state 30 years ago and now plays it cool on the shore of Sebago Lake.

The name on the stationery’s letterhead read D. Bradford Park, a retiree living in Maine. He was asking for help. A newly purchased pellet stove was no longer heating his lakefront home.

A copy of the letter, addressed to Maine’s Attorney General, was sent to the Maine Sunday Telegram with a note of explanation. Yes, the man admitted, he once played hockey.

Wait. Could this be Brad Park, the defenseman who followed Bobby Orr into the hearts and minds of Boston Bruins fans in the 1970s soon after he was traded from the New York Rangers? The same Brad Park who was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1988?

Yes, it turns out that the Brad Park has been living inconspicuously on the western shore of Sebago Lake for parts of 30 years with his wife, Gerry, and their five children.


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20 Comments
Roger the Chef link
5/21/2020 04:12:45 pm

I lost Brad Park’s phone number, I was a Lynnfield neighbor and he was on my local cable sports show as a reminder in 2002. If you email me I can reply with a pic for him to remember

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Dua Frey link
12/20/2020 08:15:43 am

This is a ggreat post

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Roger The Chef
12/11/2021 12:22:04 pm

I am still trying to reach Brad Park. I heard he was in Florida but have still not heard back from anyone.

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Marian Ciccarelli
3/27/2022 09:07:05 pm

Brad is my neighbor. We see each other a few times a week walking our dogs. Did you want me to tell him you would like to get in touch ?

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Stephen Joseph Brewer
5/20/2022 08:04:37 am

Does he still live in Maine?

RUTH SLACK link
7/19/2022 05:50:57 am

MY SON JOHN BILOUS, IS TURNING 60, SEPT.1ST, HE IS A NEW YORK RANGERS FAN FOR LIFE AND HAS A REC ROOM WITH ALL NEW YORK RANGER, BRAD PARK HAS BEEN HIS FAVORITE SINCE HE WAS 7 YEARS OLD,HE PLAYS OLD TIMERS HOCKEYNOW AND HIS SWEATER HAS BRAD,S NUMBER ON IT.HE HAS FOLLOWED BRAD,S CAREER AND SAYS BRAD IS THE BEST OF THE BEST, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF BRAD COULD SEND HIM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHOTO TO JOHN, THAT WOULD MAKE HIS DAY PERFECT. I M JOHN,S MOM, 85 YEARS OF AGE AND HOPE THIS IS WORDED OKAY.MY ADDRESS IS MRS. RUTH SLACK, 196 SCOTT STREET, UNIT 416,ST.CATHARINES, ONTARIO, CANADA L2N5T2 THANK YOU SINCERELY, RUTH SLACK AND BEST WISHES.

Kam white
10/3/2022 04:39:03 pm

Tell him to call Dale Rolfe please...

705-687-4801. Thank you.

Robert Pisani
2/21/2025 10:07:44 am

Hello Marian my name is Robert. I am 68 years old and have been a Fan of Brad Park since I was 12. I played Hockey most of my life and in 1971 I purchased his book Play the Man. His book inspired me and my play as I modeled my game after his. I still have that original book that I purchased so many years ago and would just love to have Brad autograph it for me. I would pay for all shipping costs to and from New Jersey. My cell is 9732028638 Let me know if you can make it happen
Sincerely, Robert Pisani

adam
10/28/2022 01:36:25 pm

First time I ever turned on TV to watch hockey, as a 10 year old in 1971, I saw Brad Park then of the Rangers get the puck from Eddie Giacomin race up the ice, "Shoots ....he scores!!!!"

Ever since, he was always my favorite, even when he was in Boston.

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Deb Granrath
2/11/2023 06:09:41 pm

LONG time Ranger fan. Still upset over the trade of Ratelle, Park, Middleton for Espo & Vadnais.

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John Komarinetz
7/25/2023 04:45:28 am

Middleton was traded to Boston for Ken Hodge. He was not part of the Espo trade. Was the worst trade in the history of hockey.

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Ron
3/27/2024 06:47:29 am

I'm still devastated over the Rangers trading Brad Park to the enemy. My whole childhood was ruined.

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CMC B Noticias link
7/19/2023 12:00:00 pm

Hi, thanks for sharing this

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Mary Corsaro link
12/2/2023 03:57:01 pm

I want to thank Robby for being an amazing advocate for my daughter
Kristine Corsaro. His friend Sonya referred me to him.

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Park family
5/18/2024 03:34:18 pm

Brad park is my great uncle. Just sayin.

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George Landrie
7/21/2024 06:26:26 am

His 2 and 22 need to be retired immediately, and long overdue!
George Landrie West Warwick RI.
4014990983

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Mary Perrault
8/3/2024 09:11:41 am

Though a Minnesota native and the North Stars fan, Brad Park was always one of my favorite players. I was able to meet him in Minnesota in the early 80s. Good to hear he’s doing well

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David Allan
8/12/2024 09:19:58 pm

Brad park. Is. One of the best. Nhl .defenceman ever a. Role. Model mentor. Of mine. A. Solid defenceman that played like he owned. The ice rink. I played defense also. In the 80's. Junior team. Bc canada. . Brad park. Had. Great. Confidence &ability to control the game . Thanks. Brad .

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Walter Morris
8/19/2024 09:09:11 pm

Several years ago, my gal Janis and I were watching a Bruins game in Pompano Beach Fl. I started talking to a gentleman sitting beside us about the game. We kept talking. It was obvious this gentleman knew what he was talking about. After the game another person at the pub came up to me and asked if I knew who I was talking to. He then said it was Parky. I about died. I'm from Needham MA. I then learned that the other fan was Russ Conway. If you don't know Russ he was instrumental in discovering who borrowed millions from the NHLPA retirement fund (with Bobby Orr's help). Parky and Russ were friends. Russ passed away a couple of years ago, a couple of weeks before we were meet for suppa'. I found out the hard way from the Irish sports pages. I hope Russ was remembered for the fun and intelligent guy he was. If you appreciate a great story find Russ's book on the web (get the paperback "Game Misconduct"}. Both of Brad's books are super (Straight Shooter) ! Bobby's My Story is also a must

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Walter Morris
8/19/2024 09:18:02 pm

Part 2 from above. I was lucky enough to get together with Brad a few more time at the pub before Russ passed. Parky, I'd love to get together with you again for a cold on if you are down in the Pompano/Delray area. Stay safe. Walter

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