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Toronto Maple Leafs: Stories of Canada's Legendary Team
"Since its construction in 1931, the Maple Leaf Gardens had seen its share of powerful, memorable moments and held its share of championship glory. But there was something different about this evening of May 2, 1967."
This book will be especially facinating for readers interested in hockey or sports. The Toronto Maple Leafs is one of Canada's greatest franchises. From their humble beginnings in the 1920s, to their remarkable Stanley Cup victories of the 1940s and 1960s, to their teambuilding challenges of the 1990s and beyond, the Leafs have a history packed with exhilarating accomplishments and devastating setbacks. This is their story -- the incredible story of a beloved Canadian institution.
This book will be especially facinating for readers interested in hockey or sports. The Toronto Maple Leafs is one of Canada's greatest franchises. From their humble beginnings in the 1920s, to their remarkable Stanley Cup victories of the 1940s and 1960s, to their teambuilding challenges of the 1990s and beyond, the Leafs have a history packed with exhilarating accomplishments and devastating setbacks. This is their story -- the incredible story of a beloved Canadian institution.
128 pages, Paperback
First published November 29, 2004
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February 24, 2025
My book only had 117 pages.
I've never read a book on the team that I've been rooting for since I was four years old. There have been a lot of disappointments, which the book does a great job of explaining why. The late Ballard years were brutal, not only for fans, but also for players and coaches.
It was nice to see some of the early history of the Leafs in the glory years.
If I have one complaint with the book, it was that some portions seemed a bit overwritten an attempt to extra description or emotion. While it would work in a novel, it didn't for me in a non-fiction book. But given that the topic is the Maple Leafs, it probably fits.
This was a very light and short read and there there was some great information which I thought made for a good read. If you cheer for the Leafs, this is probably a great introductory read.
I've never read a book on the team that I've been rooting for since I was four years old. There have been a lot of disappointments, which the book does a great job of explaining why. The late Ballard years were brutal, not only for fans, but also for players and coaches.
It was nice to see some of the early history of the Leafs in the glory years.
If I have one complaint with the book, it was that some portions seemed a bit overwritten an attempt to extra description or emotion. While it would work in a novel, it didn't for me in a non-fiction book. But given that the topic is the Maple Leafs, it probably fits.
This was a very light and short read and there there was some great information which I thought made for a good read. If you cheer for the Leafs, this is probably a great introductory read.
October 31, 2017
This book does a great job in telling the story of the Leafs for someone who doesn't know anything about the Leafs. It does well in chronicling some of the greatest players and moments in Leafs history. However, as you read, it seems the author hurriedly completed the book and it became more of a personal opinion piece than something objective.
September 5, 2012
As the Maple Leafs were better in the beginning, the book is also. Last two chapters don't offer much.
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