Album: Fully Completely (1993)

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• Bill Barilko disappeared that summer
  He was on a fishing trip
  The last goal he ever scored
  Won the Leafs the cup
  They didn't win another till nineteen sixty two
  The year he was discovered
  I stole this from a hockey card
  I keeped tucked up under
  
  My fifty mission cup
  I worked it in
  I worked it in to look like that
  It's my fifty mission cup
  It's his fifty mission cup
  And I worked it in
  I worked it in
  And I worked it in to look like that
  And I worked it in to look like that
  
  Bill Barilko disappeared that summer (in nineteen fifty one)
  He was on a fishing trip (in a plane)
  The last goal he ever scored (in over time)
  Won the Leafs the cup
  They didn't win another till nineteen sixty two
  The year he was discovered
  
  In my fifty mission cup
  I worked it in
  I worked it in to look like that
  It's my fifty mission cup
  It's his fifty mission cup
  And I worked it in
  I worked it in
  And I worked it in to look like that
  And I worked it in to look like that
  
  It's my fifty mission cup
  It's my fifty mission cup
  It's my fifty mission cup
  It's my fifty mission cup Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 14

• Ryan from ReddeerA fifty mission cap is a cap that fighter pilots wore and it was broken in a certain way to look cool. The sides would droop down but they would stick cards or carboard to keep the front up. He "stole it from a hockey a hockey card I keep tucked up under my 50 mission cap..."
• Big Ronzo from Toronto, OnFifty mission cup? I thought it was cap? Can the guy who wrote out these lyrics change the song title to match at least?
• Stephan from Lasalle, OnThe hockey card that Gord "stole" this song from is believed to be 1991-92 Pro Set #340 - Bill Barilko.
  
  The back of the card reads: "Although he was not noted for his offensive skills, Bill Barilko scored one of the most celebrated goals in NHL history during the 1951 Stanley Cup Finals between Toronto and Montreal. This series was the only championship final that required overtime in every contest. In game five, the extra session was nearly three minutes old when Barilko spotted a loose puck near the Montreal crease." He dove in from the blue line and fired a shot over Montreal goaltender Gerry McNeil's outstretched arm to give the Leafs the cup. Unfortunately, it was the last of Barilko's career. He disappeared that summer on a fishing trip, and the Leafs didn't win another cup until 1962, the year his body was found."
  
  http://www.beckett.com/hockey/1991-92/pro-set/340-bill-barilko-1290835
• Mark from Toronto, OnBill Brilko's wreckage was found by helicopter pilot Ron Boyd, although others have shamelessly tried to take credit for the discovery.
  
  There are published newpaper articles and documents proving this on other websites including:
  
  http://pilot.smugmug.com/Aviation/Rotary/Ron-Boyd/
• Patrice from Errora, OkWow. The Hip rock. Great tune. Barilko was a defensive defenseman who didn't score many goals so this one is especially phenomenal. Leafs suck.
  
  
• Storm from Maple Ridge, CanadaMy dad is obsessed with Tragicly Hip, and I had no idea who they were until I had to do a song report about a song recorded before I was born. My dad suggested 50 Mission Cap, and I loved it! I personaly support the Montreal Canadains, but I still think this song is really cool.
• Chris from Red Deer, United StatesWell, let me tell you....I'm from Alberta as well, Red Deer, SMACK dab between Calgary and Edmonton and let me tell you, there ain't NOTHING in Alberta in the way of NHL teams!! No WONDER Ryan Smyth defected to Buffalo!!!
• Brent from Coquitlam, Canadawhat kind of self-respecting Edmontonian likes the Canadiens? that poor bastard should receive 1000 lashes and 4 hail marys. Great Song even though I hate the Leafs!
• Nathan from From The Country Of, Canadashows why the Hip are probably Canada's greatest recent band, for this song and Fireworks
• Chris from Edmonton, Canadathis song sends chills down my spine even though im a canadiens fan. lol.
• Barry from Gagetown Nb CanadaUp to Here is the album that gave The Hip their break ... It's still one of my faves ...
  They rocked at Magnetic Hill Sept 05 !!!
• Starry from Powell River, Bc, CanadaI have to agree with you Ashley, Fully & Completely rocks, the best by far. Up to Here was great, but Fully & Completely is my fav. Groovy songs, with groovy lyrics and groovy meaning. Love them.
• Ed from Hamilton, CanadaDOn't forget the importance of the 50 Mission Cap. It was a leather hat given to WWII Pilots upon completing 50 missions. Once they recieved it they beat the hell out of it, worked it in to look old so that it looked like they were much more experienced.
• Ashley from Moncton, CanadaFully Completely is one of my favourite albums from my favourite band and this song is a really great one.

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