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12-08-2004, 01:01 AM
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Dec 08, 2004
He never played the game, but he was the most powerful man in hockey. Alan Eagleson played many roles off the ice: agent to the stars, union boss and international hockey impresario. But he was also accused of less savoury activities: cozying up to management, bullying players and misusing their money. Then came the investigations, criminal convictions and a dizzying fall from grace.
**Lots of links to follow the history, need QuickTime
Read & Watch More (http://archives.cbc.ca/IDD-1-41-1493/sports/alan_eagleson/)
Dec 08, 2004
He never played the game, but he was the most powerful man in hockey. Alan Eagleson played many roles off the ice: agent to the stars, union boss and international hockey impresario. But he was also accused of less savoury activities: cozying up to management, bullying players and misusing their money. Then came the investigations, criminal convictions and a dizzying fall from grace.
**Lots of links to follow the history, need QuickTime
Read & Watch More (http://archives.cbc.ca/IDD-1-41-1493/sports/alan_eagleson/)