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Borje Salming was a special favourite of Leafs' young fans
Borje Salming was a special favourite of Leafs' young fans

Borje Salming was a special favourite of Leafs' young fans

Date1/2/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Borje Salming was a special favourite of Leafs' young fans.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0078450F
Salming fan club? Borje Salming is a big favorite with Toronto fans and his autograph is a prized possession
Salming fan club? Borje Salming is a big favorite with Toronto fans and his autograph is a prized possession
12/29/1981
Where is it? Maple Leaf goaltender Paul Harrison can't locate the puck, but, luckily for Leafs, defenceman Borje Salming (21) could. Salming rescued p(...)
Where is it? Maple Leaf goaltender Paul Harrison can't locate the puck, but, luckily for Leafs, defenceman Borje Salming (21) could. Salming rescued p(...)
11/21/1979
The boss is watching, Borje. Veteran defenceman Borje Salming limbers up under the watchful eye of coach Mike Nykoluk at the Maple Leafs' scrimmage in(...)
The boss is watching, Borje. Veteran defenceman Borje Salming limbers up under the watchful eye of coach Mike Nykoluk at the Maple Leafs' scrimmage in(...)
9/13/1983
Sidelined: Leafs' Borje Salming, done for the year with a cracked knee cap, gets a different view of Leafs
Sidelined: Leafs' Borje Salming, done for the year with a cracked knee cap, gets a different view of Leafs
3/14/1984
Maple Leafs' defenceman Borje Salming (21) goes sprawling in an attempt to clear a bouncing puck during Leafs' 7-3 win over New York Rangers at Garden(...)
Maple Leafs' defenceman Borje Salming (21) goes sprawling in an attempt to clear a bouncing puck during Leafs' 7-3 win over New York Rangers at Garden(...)
4/1/1974
Hug for huge save: Leaf's' Borje Salming hugs Ken Wregget after the Leafs goaltender robbed Gino Cavallini of a what seemed like a sure goal with just over a minute remaining in playoff game
Hug for huge save: Leaf's' Borje Salming hugs Ken Wregget after the Leafs goaltender robbed Gino Cavallini of a what seemed like a sure goal with just over a minute remaining in playoff game
4/12/1987
Leafs beat Oilers in overtime, Veteran Maple Leaf defenceman Borje Salming fends off Oiler winger Mike Krushelnyski in front of the Toronto goal durin(...)
Leafs beat Oilers in overtime, Veteran Maple Leaf defenceman Borje Salming fends off Oiler winger Mike Krushelnyski in front of the Toronto goal durin(...)
9/26/1985
Maple Leaf Gardens usherette Maria DiSalle signs a 20-foot-long (6 metre) get-well card for Leafs' injured star defeceman Borje Salming. Canadian Hebr(...)
Maple Leaf Gardens usherette Maria DiSalle signs a 20-foot-long (6 metre) get-well card for Leafs' injured star defeceman Borje Salming. Canadian Hebr(...)
4/27/1978
Sweden's contribution to new-look Leafs, Borje Salming (21), who is out to show National Hockey League rivals that he belongs in the league, helps goa(...)
Sweden's contribution to new-look Leafs, Borje Salming (21), who is out to show National Hockey League rivals that he belongs in the league, helps goa(...)
10/14/1973
Thump! Maple Leafs' Borje Salming is crunched to the ice by a solid bodycheck from Montreal's Bob Gainey during Habs' 5-1 victory last night. Now, who(...)
Thump! Maple Leafs' Borje Salming is crunched to the ice by a solid bodycheck from Montreal's Bob Gainey during Habs' 5-1 victory last night. Now, who(...)
4/18/1979
Well covered: Defenceman Borje Salming of Leafs wasn't too gentle as he applied his arm and stick to stop North Stars' Al MacAdam from getting puck in front of goalie Jiri Crha
Well covered: Defenceman Borje Salming of Leafs wasn't too gentle as he applied his arm and stick to stop North Stars' Al MacAdam from getting puck in front of goalie Jiri Crha
4/8/1980
Gord McRae gets set for a drive from the point as Leaf's Borje Salming (21) fends off Stars' Dean Talafous
Gord McRae gets set for a drive from the point as Leaf's Borje Salming (21) fends off Stars' Dean Talafous
2/18/1978