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Post by TerryGudziunas'quiff on May 1, 2005 8:12:31 GMT
Remember when we tried to sign Bjorn Borg, yes the tennis player ! He trained for a while with the Maple Leafs, but declined an invitation to play in the old barn. Just found some old press clippings from the early 80's, made me smile.....
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2005 16:20:12 GMT
I remember that. I think it was more of a publicity stunt than a serious attempt to get him to play, but it worked because as I recall it got a full back page spread in the Post and mentions in the national press as well.
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Post by TerryGudziunas'quiff on May 12, 2005 16:34:54 GMT
That's right, I don't think negotiations got very far! I found clippings from the Post, and also the Times, with pictures of Borg in his Maple Leaf gear. Good mention of the Panthers and the sell out crowds in the Times. Apparantly, Borg was quite talented as a hockey player, but obviously chose the right career!
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