Durbano

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  • No one could ever predict what Steve Durbano would do – on or off the ice. One of the most vicious goons in pro hockey during the brawling 70s, Durbano’s addictions led him to a life of crime and time behind bars after his playing days were over. Hosted by TSN investigative reporter Rick Westhead, Durbano is the captivating tale of a complicated life. In this five-part feature you will get to know the notorious enforcer through interviews with those who knew him best. For more information visit: tsn.ca/durbano.
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Episodes
  • Part 5: This Guy Wasn't An Evil Monster

    Part 5: This Guy Wasn't An Evil Monster
    May 20 2019

    Why did Steve behave the way he did?  The truth is complex and complicated. One thing is for certain; his personality took shape long before he made it to the NHL. From learning to skate on iced over roads, to assaulting a police officer, this fifth and final episode explores Steve's challenging childhood.
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    27 mins
  • Part 4: The Five-Star Escort Service

    Part 4: The Five-Star Escort Service
    May 13 2019

    Steve Durbano is out of jail but he’s in rough shape. He’s swapped his cocaine habit for a crippling addiction to alcohol. Barely surviving on his $300 a month NHL pension, Steve starts a new business and soon finds himself the target of the vice squad.
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    26 mins
  • Part 3: 100 Injections Every 24 Hours

    Part 3: 100 Injections Every 24 Hours
    May 6 2019

    His hockey career was over, and he was dead broke. Steve Durbano finds himself in the all too common position of not being able to afford his escalating drug habit. His family details the gripping tale of Steve's last smuggling run to South America.
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    27 mins

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