Author: Michael Leonetti
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641255234
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Whether you're a die-hard booster from the early days of Conn Smythe or a new supporter of John Tavares and Auston Matthews, these are the 100 things all Maple Leafs fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Authors Michael Leonetti and Paul Patskou have collected every essential piece of Maple Leafs knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranked them, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. 100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans.
100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Michael Leonetti
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641255234
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Whether you're a die-hard booster from the early days of Conn Smythe or a new supporter of John Tavares and Auston Matthews, these are the 100 things all Maple Leafs fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Authors Michael Leonetti and Paul Patskou have collected every essential piece of Maple Leafs knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranked them, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. 100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641255234
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Whether you're a die-hard booster from the early days of Conn Smythe or a new supporter of John Tavares and Auston Matthews, these are the 100 things all Maple Leafs fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Authors Michael Leonetti and Paul Patskou have collected every essential piece of Maple Leafs knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranked them, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom. 100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans.
Hockey's Top 100
Author: Don Weekes
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN: 1553652746
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Hockey's Top 100 showcases the sport's greatest highlights. Authors Don Weekes and Kerry Banks compiled this honor roll by ranking hundreds of hockey achievements by historical importance, degree of dominance, uniqueness, and longevity. The winners represent the crown jewels in nearly a century of competition, from goalie Glenn Half's ironman feat of playing a mind-boggling 552 consecutive games to Henri Richard's glittering cache of 11 Stanley Cup rings. Dozens of photographs capture the visceral pleasure of these moments.
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN: 1553652746
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Hockey's Top 100 showcases the sport's greatest highlights. Authors Don Weekes and Kerry Banks compiled this honor roll by ranking hundreds of hockey achievements by historical importance, degree of dominance, uniqueness, and longevity. The winners represent the crown jewels in nearly a century of competition, from goalie Glenn Half's ironman feat of playing a mind-boggling 552 consecutive games to Henri Richard's glittering cache of 11 Stanley Cup rings. Dozens of photographs capture the visceral pleasure of these moments.
Maple Leafs Top 100
Author: Mike Leonetti
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781551928081
Category : Hockey players
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Maple Leafs Top 100 is the definitive book for ardent Maple Leafs fans and is sure to stir passionate debate about its list of the 100 top players from 1927 to 2007. Mike Leonetti, author of Maple Leafs Legends, offers a fresh angle on the much-loved Maple Leafs, making this book a must-have for every fan. The team has not won the Stanley Cup in 40 years: win, lose or draw, diehard fans debate the merits of their favourite team rosters. Leonetti details the team's rich history, featuring profiles on 100 of the top players, as chosen by a specially selected panel of experts. Also included are special essays by John Iaboni, 30-year veteran of the Maple Leafs organization and editor of the Leafs' official program, Leafs Game Day. With full-colour photographs, anecdotes, statistics and trivia spanning eight decades, and in-depth profiles of 100 of the greatest players, this book is an essential part of every hockey fan's collection.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781551928081
Category : Hockey players
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Maple Leafs Top 100 is the definitive book for ardent Maple Leafs fans and is sure to stir passionate debate about its list of the 100 top players from 1927 to 2007. Mike Leonetti, author of Maple Leafs Legends, offers a fresh angle on the much-loved Maple Leafs, making this book a must-have for every fan. The team has not won the Stanley Cup in 40 years: win, lose or draw, diehard fans debate the merits of their favourite team rosters. Leonetti details the team's rich history, featuring profiles on 100 of the top players, as chosen by a specially selected panel of experts. Also included are special essays by John Iaboni, 30-year veteran of the Maple Leafs organization and editor of the Leafs' official program, Leafs Game Day. With full-colour photographs, anecdotes, statistics and trivia spanning eight decades, and in-depth profiles of 100 of the greatest players, this book is an essential part of every hockey fan's collection.
The Top 100 Canadian Albums
Author: Bob Mersereau
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Straight from the heart of the music industry, a book that answers a question that has nagged music fans across the nation. What are the best Canadian albums of all time? A unique panel of those who live and breathe Canadian music was assembled. Musicians, broadcasters, club owners, retailers, roadies, and more -- literally hundreds of people across the country cast their votes in this unprecedented poll. Rush's Neil Peart, Ron Sexsmith, Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies, Holly Cole, Kim Stockwood, Sass Jordon, Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea, Saturday Night Blues host Holger Peterson, and The Vinyl Café's Stuart McLean are just a few of the people who voted for their favourite albums. Who will make the top 10? Neil or Joni? Rush or The Hip? Leonard or Gordon? The Band or Arcade Fire? The countdown in on! A groundbreaking book, The Top 100 Canadian Albums features cover reproductions and descriptions for each of the albums that make it onto the list, as well as documentary photographs, in-depth interviews, fascinating facts, and musician-contributed sidebars.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Straight from the heart of the music industry, a book that answers a question that has nagged music fans across the nation. What are the best Canadian albums of all time? A unique panel of those who live and breathe Canadian music was assembled. Musicians, broadcasters, club owners, retailers, roadies, and more -- literally hundreds of people across the country cast their votes in this unprecedented poll. Rush's Neil Peart, Ron Sexsmith, Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies, Holly Cole, Kim Stockwood, Sass Jordon, Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea, Saturday Night Blues host Holger Peterson, and The Vinyl Café's Stuart McLean are just a few of the people who voted for their favourite albums. Who will make the top 10? Neil or Joni? Rush or The Hip? Leonard or Gordon? The Band or Arcade Fire? The countdown in on! A groundbreaking book, The Top 100 Canadian Albums features cover reproductions and descriptions for each of the albums that make it onto the list, as well as documentary photographs, in-depth interviews, fascinating facts, and musician-contributed sidebars.
The Leafs
Author: Jack Batten
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781552630754
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
In a story that is rich with insider anecdotes, tales and portraits of the colourful characters who have banged around the boards and boardrooms of Maple Leaf Gardens, Jack Batten gives an account that is nostalgic, funny and entertaining. First published in 1994, The Leafs is back with sixteen new pages of text, eight new pages of colour photographs. The Leafs is a must-have book for both long-time Leaf defenders and the newer generation. This is a dazzling tribute to the showcase of aggressive play, hard work, heart and dedication of a revered team, its coaches and its managers. (1999)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781552630754
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
In a story that is rich with insider anecdotes, tales and portraits of the colourful characters who have banged around the boards and boardrooms of Maple Leaf Gardens, Jack Batten gives an account that is nostalgic, funny and entertaining. First published in 1994, The Leafs is back with sixteen new pages of text, eight new pages of colour photographs. The Leafs is a must-have book for both long-time Leaf defenders and the newer generation. This is a dazzling tribute to the showcase of aggressive play, hard work, heart and dedication of a revered team, its coaches and its managers. (1999)
Toronto and the Maple Leafs
Author: Lance Hornby
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1773050745
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
100 years of love, celebration, heartbreak, and even parades On December 19, 2017, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially turn 100. In the spirit of the centenary celebrations, Toronto and the Maple Leafs explores the cityÕs relationship with its most beloved sports team. No matter how many times the Jays and Raptors make the playoffs, itÕs a Leafs game that still brings the city together on a cold Saturday night and fuels the talk shows all summer. But why are fans so absorbed by a team that has not won a Cup in 50 years? Veteran Leafs and NHL columnist Lance Hornby gives readers an insiderÕs perspective on how the pulse of the city and team became one through two world wars, the Depression, the zany Harold Ballard years, and, until recently, dysfunctional hockey operations. Toronto and the Maple Leafs includes insights and stories from Mayor John Tory to Joe Fan; from influential voices of the Leafs, such as Foster Hewitt and Joe Bowen, to the ushers, cleaners, and ticket scalpers. Not to mention a funeral director who performs Leafs-themed services. An unforgettable book about the good teams, bad games, and bizarre times of this franchiseÕs history, this is the perfect companion for every Leafs fan.
Publisher: ECW Press
ISBN: 1773050745
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
100 years of love, celebration, heartbreak, and even parades On December 19, 2017, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially turn 100. In the spirit of the centenary celebrations, Toronto and the Maple Leafs explores the cityÕs relationship with its most beloved sports team. No matter how many times the Jays and Raptors make the playoffs, itÕs a Leafs game that still brings the city together on a cold Saturday night and fuels the talk shows all summer. But why are fans so absorbed by a team that has not won a Cup in 50 years? Veteran Leafs and NHL columnist Lance Hornby gives readers an insiderÕs perspective on how the pulse of the city and team became one through two world wars, the Depression, the zany Harold Ballard years, and, until recently, dysfunctional hockey operations. Toronto and the Maple Leafs includes insights and stories from Mayor John Tory to Joe Fan; from influential voices of the Leafs, such as Foster Hewitt and Joe Bowen, to the ushers, cleaners, and ticket scalpers. Not to mention a funeral director who performs Leafs-themed services. An unforgettable book about the good teams, bad games, and bizarre times of this franchiseÕs history, this is the perfect companion for every Leafs fan.
Doug
Author: William Brown
Publisher: Vehicule Press
ISBN: 9781550651669
Category : Hockey players
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Doug Harvey's Hall of Fame career began during the era of the Original Six hockey teams and ended in the early days of NHL expansion two decades later. Born in Montreal's West End, he turned down careers in football and baseball to become one of the greatest hockey players ever. A perennial all-star and seven-time winner of the Norris Trophy for best defence-man, he was a cornerstone of the legendary Montreal Canadiens that won five Stanley Cups in a row. Harvey's brilliant passing set the devastating Montreal attack in motion, and his consummate puck control kept the other team from scoring. Off the ice, Harvey was a rebel. He was a driving force behind an attempted players union and an outspoken critic of the hockey establishment. He was funny, irreverent, generous, and kind-hearted. He was also stubborn, hard drinking, and unpredictable. Team mates considered him a leader and friend. Management considered him a trouble-maker. Life after hockey was difficult. He battled alcoholism and manic-depression. He led a nomadic life that often worried friends and family. But he returned to the Canadiens as a scout in 1985 and was happy to be back. Many called him a tragic figure, especially after he became fatally ill with liver disease. But Harvey had no complaints. He wouldn't have changed a single day of his remarkable life. William Brown is a free-lance writer and broadcaster. His previous books, The Montreal Maroons: The Forgotten Stanley Cup Champions, and Baseball's Fabulous Montreal Royals, chronicled two cherished sports teams from the city's past.
Publisher: Vehicule Press
ISBN: 9781550651669
Category : Hockey players
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Doug Harvey's Hall of Fame career began during the era of the Original Six hockey teams and ended in the early days of NHL expansion two decades later. Born in Montreal's West End, he turned down careers in football and baseball to become one of the greatest hockey players ever. A perennial all-star and seven-time winner of the Norris Trophy for best defence-man, he was a cornerstone of the legendary Montreal Canadiens that won five Stanley Cups in a row. Harvey's brilliant passing set the devastating Montreal attack in motion, and his consummate puck control kept the other team from scoring. Off the ice, Harvey was a rebel. He was a driving force behind an attempted players union and an outspoken critic of the hockey establishment. He was funny, irreverent, generous, and kind-hearted. He was also stubborn, hard drinking, and unpredictable. Team mates considered him a leader and friend. Management considered him a trouble-maker. Life after hockey was difficult. He battled alcoholism and manic-depression. He led a nomadic life that often worried friends and family. But he returned to the Canadiens as a scout in 1985 and was happy to be back. Many called him a tragic figure, especially after he became fatally ill with liver disease. But Harvey had no complaints. He wouldn't have changed a single day of his remarkable life. William Brown is a free-lance writer and broadcaster. His previous books, The Montreal Maroons: The Forgotten Stanley Cup Champions, and Baseball's Fabulous Montreal Royals, chronicled two cherished sports teams from the city's past.
Hockey’s Original 6
Author: Mike Leonetti
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN: 155365563X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The hockey stars of the 1950s and '60s--Rocket Richard, Gordie Howe, Dave Keon, Bobby Hull, Jean Beliveau, Terry Sawchuk, Tim Horton, and others--were some of the most passionate players in National Hockey League history. These skillful and often colorful athletes played exhilarating hockey and were national heroes in a time when only six teams and fewer than 150 players battled for the Stanley Cup. Hockey's Original Six celebrates the most dynamic players and exciting moments of the era in more than 120 photographs from the legendary Harold Barkley Archives, including a number of never--or rarely seen--images. From 1942 until the early '70s, Barkley was the Toronto Star's leading sports photographer. He pioneered the use of electronic flash to capture stop-action hockey, and his dramatic work--both black and white and vibrant color--define the pre-expansion period. Two informative essays by Mike Leonetti-hockey historian, archivist, and prolific sportswriter--set Barkley and the photos in context, and short image captions illuminate the players and their feats. Jean Béliveau--hockey legend and elder statesman--provides a personal and insightful foreword. Combining iconic images and hockey lore, Hockey's Original Six is the perfect gift for sports fans, history buffs, and art collectors.
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN: 155365563X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The hockey stars of the 1950s and '60s--Rocket Richard, Gordie Howe, Dave Keon, Bobby Hull, Jean Beliveau, Terry Sawchuk, Tim Horton, and others--were some of the most passionate players in National Hockey League history. These skillful and often colorful athletes played exhilarating hockey and were national heroes in a time when only six teams and fewer than 150 players battled for the Stanley Cup. Hockey's Original Six celebrates the most dynamic players and exciting moments of the era in more than 120 photographs from the legendary Harold Barkley Archives, including a number of never--or rarely seen--images. From 1942 until the early '70s, Barkley was the Toronto Star's leading sports photographer. He pioneered the use of electronic flash to capture stop-action hockey, and his dramatic work--both black and white and vibrant color--define the pre-expansion period. Two informative essays by Mike Leonetti-hockey historian, archivist, and prolific sportswriter--set Barkley and the photos in context, and short image captions illuminate the players and their feats. Jean Béliveau--hockey legend and elder statesman--provides a personal and insightful foreword. Combining iconic images and hockey lore, Hockey's Original Six is the perfect gift for sports fans, history buffs, and art collectors.
Catch 22
Author: Rick Vaive
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0735280312
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER Rick Vaive sets the record straight as he tells his story of turmoil in Toronto's Ballard years (and with Don Cherry's Mississauga Ice Dogs), growing up in an environment filled with alcohol and alcoholism, and his own struggles and battles. In the storied history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, no player scored fifty goals in a season until Rick Vaive in 1981-82--and he did it three years in a row. So why isn't his number 22 hanging from the rafters of the Leafs' rink and his name as revered in Leafs lore as more recent stars like Gilmour, Sundin and Clark? You could blame it on a team that lost far more than it won. You could blame Harold Ballard and his erratic ownership. You could blame the fans, the media... but Rick Vaive doesn't blame anybody. Sometimes, life just doesn't go your way. Growing up in a household plagued by alcoholism, the gifted young hockey player took shelter in the company of his grandmother and a blind and severely disabled uncle. Rick learned quickly that there are more valuable things in life than hockey. Even after his promising coaching career stopped dead when it ran into Don Cherry in Mississauga--one of the worst seasons in Ontario junior hockey history--he still doesn't point fingers. Life is too sweet for regrets, but learning that lesson can be one hell of a ride.
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0735280312
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER Rick Vaive sets the record straight as he tells his story of turmoil in Toronto's Ballard years (and with Don Cherry's Mississauga Ice Dogs), growing up in an environment filled with alcohol and alcoholism, and his own struggles and battles. In the storied history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, no player scored fifty goals in a season until Rick Vaive in 1981-82--and he did it three years in a row. So why isn't his number 22 hanging from the rafters of the Leafs' rink and his name as revered in Leafs lore as more recent stars like Gilmour, Sundin and Clark? You could blame it on a team that lost far more than it won. You could blame Harold Ballard and his erratic ownership. You could blame the fans, the media... but Rick Vaive doesn't blame anybody. Sometimes, life just doesn't go your way. Growing up in a household plagued by alcoholism, the gifted young hockey player took shelter in the company of his grandmother and a blind and severely disabled uncle. Rick learned quickly that there are more valuable things in life than hockey. Even after his promising coaching career stopped dead when it ran into Don Cherry in Mississauga--one of the worst seasons in Ontario junior hockey history--he still doesn't point fingers. Life is too sweet for regrets, but learning that lesson can be one hell of a ride.
MUZZY FIELD
Author: Douglas S. Malan
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1935278851
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Few ballparks still in use today can boast of hosting both Babe Ruth and Vince Lombardi during their playing days. Muzzy Field in Bristol, Connecticut, is one of them. In Muzzy Field, author Douglas S. Malan retells the stories of the events and people who shaped this municipal ballpark that is so rich in history. Tucked away in the woodsy corner of a public park located within the once-gilded boundaries of a manufacturing city, Muzzy Field’s illustrious history began as a charitable land donation in 1912. With the financial backing of the sports-minded management at New Departure Manufacturing, the field became home to one of the area’s strongest semiprofessional baseball teams; it also welcomed some of the greatest athletes who played the game—from Ruth to Martín Dihigo and dozens of Hall of Fame athletes. From its earliest days, the colorful stories of the great barnstorming era of professional sports defined what has become a grand old dame of New England ballparks. With photos included, Muzzy Field relates the long legacy and the fascinating stories of a field that many never knew existed. They are tales from a forgotten ballpark.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1935278851
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Few ballparks still in use today can boast of hosting both Babe Ruth and Vince Lombardi during their playing days. Muzzy Field in Bristol, Connecticut, is one of them. In Muzzy Field, author Douglas S. Malan retells the stories of the events and people who shaped this municipal ballpark that is so rich in history. Tucked away in the woodsy corner of a public park located within the once-gilded boundaries of a manufacturing city, Muzzy Field’s illustrious history began as a charitable land donation in 1912. With the financial backing of the sports-minded management at New Departure Manufacturing, the field became home to one of the area’s strongest semiprofessional baseball teams; it also welcomed some of the greatest athletes who played the game—from Ruth to Martín Dihigo and dozens of Hall of Fame athletes. From its earliest days, the colorful stories of the great barnstorming era of professional sports defined what has become a grand old dame of New England ballparks. With photos included, Muzzy Field relates the long legacy and the fascinating stories of a field that many never knew existed. They are tales from a forgotten ballpark.