Former Maple Leaf Eddie Shack has passed away at 83.
He was known for his bruising style, distinctive skating gait and larger-than-life personality, Shack won four Stanley Cups with Toronto in the 1960s, including the franchise’s last victory in 1967.
Nicknamed “The Entertainer” — with his trademark cowboy hat and luxurious moustache — he scored the winning goal for the Leafs in the 1963 final.
I met Eddie at an NHL Oldtimers game I announced, he was a “Celebrity Coach” about 20 years ago.
I took a picture with him and got home only to find out there was no film in the camera! Not exactly a Kodak Moment…
Clear the hockey heaven track for Eddie Shack, have some Pop Shoppe with Johnny Bower.
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/eddie-shack-dies-fomer-toronto-maple-leafs-1.5663614
-Ian
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