Borje Salming

ALS also known as Lou Gehrigs disease is characterized by loss of muscle. The 71-year-old Swede announced the news Wednesday through the Maple Leafs.

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2 days agoBörje Salming who played 16 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989 has issued a statement on his health.

. In 1997 he was voted as one of the 100 greatest. 1 day agoThe 71-year-old Salming paved the way for Swedish players and European players in general during a 17-year Hockey Hall-of-Fame NHL. He remains the highest scoring defenceman in Leafs history and the clubs all-time.

He remains the highest scoring defenceman in. He played one season in Detroit posting 19 points in 49 games. Salming is a Maple Leafs legend.

2 days agoSalming sits third all-time in games played in Maple Leafs history with 1099 career appearances for the team. Focus on SportGetty Images Salming played for the Maple Leafs for 16 years and appeared in. Salming who played 16 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs 1973-1989 and one year with the Red Wings 1989-90 was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996 said he recognizes that there.

ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a disease that attacks the nervous system. Borje Salming would enjoy 16 seasons in Toronto playing in 1099 games. 1 day agoFormer Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Borje Salming has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as ALS or Lou.

Salming finished his NHL career with the New Jersey Devils playing 49 games for them in the 1989-90 season. Best Defenseman at EJC-A 1969 WEC-A All-Star Team 1973. Borje Salming would enjoy 16 seasons in Toronto playing in 1099 games.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Borje Salming has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as ALS or. 21 along with 12 other numbers worn by key players throughout franchise history. In 2016 the Maple Leafs retired Salmings No.

2 days agoSalming is shown in this undated file photo. Today Maple Leafs great Börje Salming shared a statement below on his health. 1 day agoFormer Toronto Maple Leafs star Börje Salming has announced that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALS also known as Lou Gehrigs disease.

I have heard news that has shaken my family and me. 1 day agoBorje Salming was one of the fiercest competitors back in his NHL playing days but a much more difficult challenge is ahead a battle with ALS. He spent the last season of his career with the Red Wings.

Salming last played for the Leafs in. 20 hours agoSalming finished his NHL career with the New Jersey Devils playing 49 games for them in the 1989-90 season. Born 17 April 1951 nicknamed The King is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defencemanHe played for Brynäs IF the Toronto Maple Leafs the Detroit Red Wings and AIKSalming was one of the first European players to make an impact in the National Hockey League NHL paving the way for future generations of.

In a statement from Salming shared by the team on social media he says signs that indicated that something was wrong in my body turned out to be the disease ALS also known as Lou Gehrigs disease. In 1996 Salming became the first Swedish player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Börje Salming who played 16 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs from.

Salming is a Maple Leafs legend. Salming announced that hes been diagnosed with ALS which is also known as Lou Gehrigs Disease. Originally doctors thought it might be related to a bout of COVID Salming experienced.

1 day agoSalming was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996. 1 day agoSalming played 16 seasons with the Maple Leafs from 1973-89 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996. He was also named one of the NHLs 100 greatest players when the league celebrated its centennial in 2017.

He is also the teams all-time assist leader with 620 and sits fourth in. In 1996 Salming became the first Swedish player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of. 2 days agoThe Toronto Maple Leafs revealed on Wednesday that former defenceman Borje Salming has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs disease.

1 day agoIn May Borje Salming revealed that he was experiencing shortness of breath plus speech issues. Toronto Maple Leafs legend Borje Salming who spent 16 seasons with the franchise in the 1970s and 1980s has shared some saddening news about his health. SPORTS NEWS YOUR INBOX.

He played 16 seasons for the Maple Leafs 1973-89 before signing with the Red Wings in 1989. 2 days agoSalming 71 was a six-time All-Star defenceman for the Leafs from the 1973-74 season through 1988-89. Salmings playing career spanned from 1967 to 1993.

Anders Börje Salming pronounced ˈbœrjɛ ˈsâlːmɪŋ. 2 days agoSalming a pioneering European star played 1099 games with the Leafs and ranks fourth among the teams career scoring leaders with 768 points. Salming played 16 seasons with the Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and all their fans around the world are sending you their love and support Börje. 2 days agoBorje Salming right celebrates with Darryl Sittler after Sittler scored five goals in an 8-5 1976 Maple Leafs playoff win over Philly. 2 days agoSalming also known as The King by long-time fans played 16 seasons and 1099 games with the Leafs throughout the 70s and 80s and.

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