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Greg Neeld is back. Greg Neeld played his first game yesterday with Toronto Marlboros after his left eye was removed in December after being hit by a stick during game
Greg Neeld is back. Greg Neeld played his first game yesterday with Toronto Marlboros after his left eye was removed in December after being hit by a stick during game

Greg Neeld is back. Greg Neeld played his first game yesterday with Toronto Marlboros after his left eye was removed in December after being hit by a stick during game

Date2/1/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Greg Neeld is back. Greg Neeld played his first game yesterday with Toronto Marlboros after his left eye was removed in December after being hit by a stick during game.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0070509F
Greg Neeld, whose left eye was removed in an operation after he was struck by a hockey stick in a game at Kitchener, watches the last few minutes of a(...)
Greg Neeld, whose left eye was removed in an operation after he was struck by a hockey stick in a game at Kitchener, watches the last few minutes of a(...)
12/23/1973
Passport to NHL? Greg Neeld, former Marlboro defenceman who lost an eye in 1973, demonstrates special face mask which he hopes will convince National (...)
Passport to NHL? Greg Neeld, former Marlboro defenceman who lost an eye in 1973, demonstrates special face mask which he hopes will convince National (...)
6/11/1975
Shall We Dance? Or do you want a look at my face mask? That's what Greg Neeld (6) appears to be asking Edmonton's Dan Spring during last night's game (...)
Shall We Dance? Or do you want a look at my face mask? That's what Greg Neeld (6) appears to be asking Edmonton's Dan Spring during last night's game (...)
12/26/1975
Legal route next, Greg Neeld, who lost an eye in 1973, looks over helmet which he hopes may help him earn berth in NHL
Legal route next, Greg Neeld, who lost an eye in 1973, looks over helmet which he hopes may help him earn berth in NHL
6/11/1975
Greg Neeld
Greg Neeld
2/1/1974
Greg Neeld
Greg Neeld
12/11/1973
George Armstrong, coach of Marlboros, is raised in triumph by his players, headed by Bruce Boudreau (8), after team tied Peterborough Petes, 5-5, Satu(...)
George Armstrong, coach of Marlboros, is raised in triumph by his players, headed by Bruce Boudreau (8), after team tied Peterborough Petes, 5-5, Satu(...)
5/6/1973
Fancy move, Toronto Marlboros' ace Mark Napier deflects a shot with a slick move between his legs, but New Westminster goalie Gord Laxton manages to t(...)
Fancy move, Toronto Marlboros' ace Mark Napier deflects a shot with a slick move between his legs, but New Westminster goalie Gord Laxton manages to t(...)
5/11/1975
At 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, Marlboros' captain Bill Harris is a prime pro prospect and for Harris, his junior graduation couldn't be coming in a bette(...)
At 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, Marlboros' captain Bill Harris is a prime pro prospect and for Harris, his junior graduation couldn't be coming in a bette(...)
2/14/1972
Two lovely black eyes, This has been tough season for Toronto Marlboros Mike Corrigan
Two lovely black eyes, This has been tough season for Toronto Marlboros Mike Corrigan
11/30/1965
Ending rumors he may retire as coach and become scout with Maple Leafs, George Armstrong will be back for third season at helm of Junior A Toronto Marlboros
Ending rumors he may retire as coach and become scout with Maple Leafs, George Armstrong will be back for third season at helm of Junior A Toronto Marlboros
5/22/1973
Beaver workers Mustapha Besar, Greg Buck and Leslie Nakatsu play an Indian game called lummy sticks with Rev
Beaver workers Mustapha Besar, Greg Buck and Leslie Nakatsu play an Indian game called lummy sticks with Rev
1/6/1969