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Word: brushcut (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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Even hockey players are breaking out of the brushcut mold. Upon joining the Boston Bruins three seasons ago, Derek ("Turk") Sanderson announced: "The square hockey world could use a change, and I'm the guy to change it." He grew a mustache, let his hair grow into a shaggy mop, spent $9,000 on a far-out wardrobe, and began mouthing off. N.H.L. President Clarence Campbell, he said, was a "stuffed shirt" for not letting him wear white skates. Famed old Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings was "the dirtiest player in the league." Named Rookie...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: The Athlete As Peacock | 1/4/1971 | See Source »

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