{"id":138365,"date":"2022-11-25T00:03:37","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T00:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/maple-leafs-legend-borje-salming-dies-was-living-with-als\/"},"modified":"2022-11-25T00:03:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T00:03:37","slug":"maple-leafs-legend-borje-salming-dies-was-living-with-als","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/maple-leafs-legend-borje-salming-dies-was-living-with-als\/","title":{"rendered":"Maple Leafs legend Borje Salming dies, was living with ALS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Borje Salming, legendary NHL defenseman and trailblazer of European-born players in North America, has died. He was 71 years old and had been diagnosed with ALS earlier this year.<\/p>\n

The Toronto Maple Leafs, for whom Salming played the bulk of his career, released a statement<\/a> Thursday to announce Salming’s passing.<\/p>\n

“The Toronto Maple Leafs mourn the loss of B\u00f6rje Salming,” said Brendan Shanahan, Leafs president and alternate governor. “B\u00f6rje was a pioneer of the game and an icon with an unbreakable spirit and unquestioned toughness. He helped open the door for Europeans in the NHL and defined himself through his play on the ice and through his contributions to the community.<\/p>\n