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...John Weisbrod V had always worshipped John Weisbrod IV, and the elder Weisbrod had always encouraged the younger's interest in hockey. It was Weisbrod IV who bought season tickets to the beloved Rangers and the hated Islanders...

Author: By Michael R. Grunwald, | Title: This Guy is THE Hockey Fanatic | 11/10/1989 | See Source »

...father was without question my main motivator," Weisbrod says. "He was an inspiration to me. He instilled the kind of character you need to be an athlete in me when I was young. He was my idol. He's the one who got me going and kept me going. He's very responsible for me being the kind of hockey player...

Author: By Michael R. Grunwald, | Title: This Guy is THE Hockey Fanatic | 11/10/1989 | See Source »

Harvard Associate Coach Ronn Tomassoni realized that Weisbrod had a lot on his mind. He called him into his office and provided support as Weisbrod broke down and got his troubles off his chest...

Author: By Michael R. Grunwald, | Title: This Guy is THE Hockey Fanatic | 11/10/1989 | See Source »

...were in the pros, playing in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where hockey's a business, no one would care what was going on with my family or anything else, as long as I was out there on the ice," Weisbrod says...

Author: By Michael R. Grunwald, | Title: This Guy is THE Hockey Fanatic | 11/10/1989 | See Source »

Personal loyalty keeps Weisbrod at Harvard despite yearly contract offers from the North Stars. He will not rule out turning pro after the season, but says his present plans include graduation...

Author: By Michael R. Grunwald, | Title: This Guy is THE Hockey Fanatic | 11/10/1989 | See Source »

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