Have you ever wondered how are favorite athletes got their start? How John Elway first picked up a football and why Todd Helton picked up a glove?
Well, when it comes to Patrick Roy, it looks like we have our answer.
Patrick Roy (age 8) with his Christmas gift of his first set of goalie gear. Dad Michel looking on. #Avs pic.twitter.com/Gc5GxKZgDO
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) December 23, 2015
Little did he know, in a few decades time, he would be heralded as the greatest goalie in NHL history.
Now, if only we could get a throwback pic of the first time Roy grabbed a suit and decided to coach, the circle would be complete!