Old Prof

Jim Parsons, Sr. is an odd hockey writer. First, he's in his mid-70s. Most hockey writers are much younger. Second, he comes to writing about hockey from a long academic career where his research focused on leadership, effective teams, human relationships, and the structure of organizations. He’s worked globally – including in China, Scotland, Switzerland, New Zealand, and several others. He’s been a visiting professor at several universities, both throughout North America and the world. Currently, he’s retired with his family on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. According to his wife, he's completely failed at retirement. He currently teaches research design online at four different Canadian universities and, in that role, he helps graduate students complete their dissertations and theses. Jim hopes to offer a unique perspective that even a small sample of people might be interested in. Jim Parsons Sr.

Stories By Old Prof

Featured
/ 8 years ago

Where Oscar Klefbom Ranks on Oilers’ All-Time D-Men List

At the end of October, while watching the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime, I had two immediate thoughts.

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

The New Face of Baseball: How Much Fun is Boston Red Sox’ Mookie Betts?

Mookie Betts might be every bit as good as Trout – but he is also different

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

Bill Russell Gives Everyone the Finger: So what is the Finger, Really?

After Bill Russell did it, we have to ask... why is it such a big deal to give someone the Finger?

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Featured
/ 8 years ago

Honest: How Do You Not Like Dwayne Johnson?

I first really noticed Dwayne Johnson – better known as The Rock – in the 2005 movie Be Cool, where he...

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NHL
/ 8 years ago

I Will Miss Nail Yakupov

I may be one of the few people who will miss Nail Yakupov. Here's why.

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About LaVar Ball

LaVar Ball is one of the most popular figures in the basketball industry and not always for good reasons. Here are...

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Featured
/ 8 years ago

5 Movies Parents and Kids Should Watch Together This Summer

The top five choices in movies that we think parents and children can share this summer.

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Editor Picks
/ 8 years ago

10 Interesting Things About Nick Nurse, Toronto Raptors New Head Coach

What do we know about Nick Nurse? Here are 10 Things we find interesting about Nurse.

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Featured
/ 8 years ago

Oliver Ekman-Larsson, The NHL’s Best D-Man, Signs for Eight Years in Arizona

Oliver Ekman-Larsson is staying in Arizona on an 8-year deal.

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

Pete Prisco’s Picks for the Top Ten NFL Players

Today, Prisco released his Top 100 picks for NFL players. This post will review his Top 10 of those 100 picks.

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

Why Losing is Winning for Bill Belichick

Is losing Julian Edelman for four games good for the relationship between coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady?

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

Best Quarterback, Best Coach: The Fight Yet to Come?

Is the 2018-19 season for the New England Patriots, namely Tom Brady and Bill Belichick going to be rocky?

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Editor Picks
/ 8 years ago

Roseanne Barr: Mean and Ignorant… and Fired

Was it only a matter of time before someone as mean and ignorant as Roseanne Barr got herself fired?

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

The 5 Most Expensive Baseball Cards Sold on eBay

What are the highest selling baseball cards currently on eBay?

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

5 Recent Most Expensive Hockey Cards Sold on eBay: Part 2

What happened to the highest priced sports cards selling on eBay? Here's what they eventually sold for – and adds a...

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Editor Picks
/ 8 years ago

Buying Sports Cheaply to Sell on eBay: Dave & Adam’s Card World

Some tips on how to buy your sports cards at good value. This time we profile Dave & Adam's Card World.

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Featured
/ 8 years ago

The 5 Most Popular New Children’s Picture Books

Taking a look at the New York Times Best Sellers’ List for the week of May 27, 2018, to discover current...

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Featured
/ 8 years ago

5 Most Expensive Hockey Cards Selling on eBay

Want to know the highest valued current hockey cards selling on eBay right now?

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Sports
/ 8 years ago

5 Great New Animated Family Movies

In a follow-up to Family Movie Night with some oldies but goodies, here are some newer films you might want to...

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Featured
/ 8 years ago

5 Great Old Animated Family Movies

Do you and your family enjoy Family Movie Nights? Here are some of the best animated films to consider the next...

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