that is pure supposition, people didn't like the Irish and they were white, the Italians, Portuguese and Greeks too (also white).
Newcomers are never liked when they come in huge numbers (25% increase in population in 5 years in Springfield is a huge change). Canada has also allowed in too...
weird how that goes
I remember when my son played, other than a broken wrist from school, he never missed due to injury. He would be driven head first into the boards and once he shook off the soreness, he was fine. Others were out weeks with concussions from barely getting touched. Injuries...
which actually is the real reason Bonds and Clemens aren't in, they were badasses, others took roids and no one cared because they were jolly fat guys or nice
neither have we... but yes I know if you were given an offer of three Canadiens cups before you die BUT the Leafs have to win 1 first, you would turn it down