Fog Blog Sports Log: Henri The Pocket Rocket Richard Dies:

THE POCKET ROCKET , HENRI RICHARD DEAD AT 84!

!Henri Richard, the younger brother of Maurice "Rocket" Richard and a 20-year veteran of the Montreal Canadiens died Friday after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.He was 84.Although his nickname "The Pocket Rocket" was in reference to his short stature (he was five-feet-seven inches tall) and a play on older brother Maurice's nickname, Richard became a legend in his own right after leading a storied 20-year career with the Montreal Canadiens that saw him win 11 Stanley Cups. "Richard was a great player and a great ambassador for the Montreal Canadiens organization. His passing is a great loss for all," Canadiens owner Geoff Molson tweeted.NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Richard "one of the true giants of the game.