Evolution and popcorn

[Oldandeasilyconfused]

As it turns out, I have a puck sitting on my desk. It's from the New York Rangers. It was given to me by my cousin, (now deceased) Muzz Patrick. He played for and managed the Rangers.

I've been a Ranger fan since 1960 so, yes, I know about the Patrick family.

Small world.

My mother was a Patrick; Frank Patrick was my grandfather,and Craig Patrick is a cousin.

I never met my grandfather but knew Muzz. I liked him a lot,a gentle bear of a man.

(I'll refrain from the usual long family pride rant)

Oh,there's a book; 'The Patricks; Hockey's Royal Family' (Eric Whitehead) I think it sold about 200 copies, to members of the family. My Uncle Joe Patrick gave me my copy on a visit here in 1981. It's pretty boring,as it omits all the juicy stuff.