Long before there was John Scott, Vancouver Canuck Rory Fitzpatrick was the first fan driven attempt to elevate a blue collar hero to all star status.
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John Scott's story resonates for reasons beyond the obvious. Scott reminds us that overcoming obstacles is a dying dream for blue collar hockey players.
Being a Vancouver Canucks fan ain't easy. But I made the decision early, and here is how I deal with it.