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Why would Don be holding a dead octopus?
Since 1952, the practice has persisted with each passing year. In one 1995 game, fans threw 36 octopuses, including a specimen weighing 38 pounds. The Red Wings' unofficial mascot is a purple octopus named Al, and during playoff runs, two of these mascots were also hung from the rafters of Joe Louis Arena, symbolizing the 16 wins now needed to take home the Stanley Cup.[3] Thepractice has become such an accepted part of the team's lore, fans have developed various techniques and "octopus etiquette" for launching the creatures onto the ice. At the last Red Wings home game at the now-demolished Joe Louis Arena, 35 octopuses were thrown onto the ice.
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- Limited edition item as described
- The specific item / item's shown in bidding section
- Certificate of Authenticity: Personally signed by John Corallo -President of The Coop & Cindy Cherry-President of DCPRF
- All items autographed to your specification if desired by Don Cherry
This foundation was formed due to Don's vision of wanting to do more for those that have dedicated their lives to make Canada a more humane place for animals.
We accomplish this by:
This foundation was formed due to Don's vision of wanting to do more for those that have dedicated their lives to make Canada a more humane place for animals.
We accomplish this by:

Providing financial assistance to the smaller, mostly volunteered groups with limited budgets & resources to achieve their goals.


Providing educational awareness to the public concerning animal welfare in Canada.

Providing "in-kind" items to organizations for their fundraising events.
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