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Crowd Turns Out For Probert Funeral

There was a  big turnout at funeral services in Windsor Friday for former Detroit Red Wing Bob Probert . More than 1,000  people, including former teammates and rivals, gathered at Windsor Christian Fellowship to say a final farewell to the 45-year old who died Monday while boating on Lake St. Clair.  Former Red Wings great Steve Yzerman delivered the eulogy, saying Probert was much more than a tough guy and he had alot of fun on and off the ice.  

Probert is survived by a wife and four kids. 

PHOTOS: Former Red Wing Bob Probert

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