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Toronto and the Maple Leafs: A City and Its Team
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Toronto and the Maple Leafs: A City and Its Team
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Lance Hornby
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Foreword by Ron Ellis
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:240 | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | Sports and outdoor recreation Ice hockey |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781770413627
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Classifications | Dewey:796.96264097 |
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Illustrations |
black & white illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
ECW Press,Canada
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Imprint |
ECW Press,Canada
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Publication Date |
3 October 2017 |
Publication Country |
Canada
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Description
As the Leafs enter their centennial season, they retain an intangible grip on more fans than perhaps any pro-sports franchise in Canada. Explore how the city and the team have shaped and influenced each other -- from "This Day in Leaf History" columnist Lance Hornby.
Author Biography
Lance Hornby has covered the Maple Leafs and the NHL for the Toronto Sun and Postmedia since 1986. Ron Ellis played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for 16 seasons, was a member of the team's last Cup-winning squad in 1967, and took part in the 1972 Summit Series. Both live in Toronto, Ontario.
Reviews"Lance Hornby has covered the Leafs and the NHL for the Toronto Sun for 30 years, and draws on his storehouse of knowledge to present a lively collection of anecdotes, history and memorable characters, whether owners, players or fans." -- Toronto Star
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