Fred Shero was the coach of the Philadelphia Flyers from 1971-1979. His tenure included back to back Stanly Cup Championships in 1974 & 1975

“He was known for his enigmatic and introverted personality often appearing or disappearing from a room unnoticed, or being completely lost in thought. He often left philosophical sayings on a chalkboard as a way of provoking thought or as a motivational tool. Prior to game six of the 1974 Stanley Cup Finals, Shero wrote his now famous quote “Win today and we walk together forever” – a statement that continues to be quoted to this day. “

I chose to illustrate the much more bizarre message Shero wrote on the Flyer’s blackboard prior to winning the 6th and final game of the 1975 Stanley Cup Finals.

Other Freddy The Fog gems include:

“Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must first set yourself on fire.” 

“To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” 

“Success requires no explanations, failure presents no alibis.”

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. For your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”

“Arrive at the net with the puck and in ill humor.”