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Maple Leafs legend Johnny Bower dead at 93
Amy Cleveland · CBC News · 44 minutes ago
Canadian hockey legend Johnny Bower died Tuesday.
The 93-year-old was battling pneumonia, according to a statement from his family.
Remembered by many for his brave play on the ice and his gracious demeanour off it, Bower got his start in the National Hockey League at an age when many players would be considering retirement.
Becoming a professional athlete at 35 is practically unheard of, but it serves as a testament to the hard work and perseverance that "No. 1" demonstrated throughout his life.
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The 93-year-old was battling pneumonia, according to a statement from his family.
Remembered by many for his brave play on the ice and his gracious demeanour off it, Bower got his start in the National Hockey League at an age when many players would be considering retirement.
Becoming a professional athlete at 35 is practically unheard of, but it serves as a testament to the hard work and perseverance that "No. 1" demonstrated throughout his life.
...
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/johnny-bower-maple-leafs-dead-1.4464967
