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Börje Salming

Swedish ice hockey player who played 23 professional seasons, mainly with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Known for: Pioneering Swedish ice hockey defenceman known for his long career with the Toronto Maple Leafs and holding several team records.
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About Börje Salming

He was a defenceman who played professionally for 23 seasons, for the clubs Brynäs IF, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and AIK. Salming holds several Maple Leafs records, including the most assists. In 2017, the NHL named Salming one of the 100 Greatest Players in the first century of the league. Salming played internationally for the Sweden men's national ice hockey team, winning silver and bronze medals at the Ice Hockey World Championships. He also played at three Canada Cups and the 1992 Winter Olympics. In recognition of his international career, Salming was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 1998, and named to the IIHF Centennial All-Star Team in 2008. Salming was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in July 2022.

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