Hockey was at its peak in the 90s, that's why I wanted to start with Joey Kocur and his illustrious tough guy career. Now while hockey was at its best in the 90s, to really understand where the tough guy role was created I think it's best to shoot back a few decades and into the 70s.

Sports can be a direct reflection of life. They offer a clear example of how things grow and change over time. Often, we find ourselves watching the games we love evolve with the times, sometimes losing the very things that once made us want to staple ourselves to the couch for hours on end. The game itself will always change.