Happy Birthday, Bill Irwin

"The Irish Magician" was born July 23, not so long ago, in Newtonards, Northern Ireland. Attesting to his value on the Dips roster, Sonny Werblin, who rarely seemed to have much of anything positive to say about the club, exclaimed, "I wouldn't trade Bill Irwin for anyone."

 Bob Steler, left, and Bill Irwin.

1978, vs the Tea Men.