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Iconic Maple Leafs defenceman Börje Salming dies at 71
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Legends of Hockey - Induction Showcase - Borje Salming
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How Borje Salming won the hearts of Maple Leafs teammates, fans
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Borje Salming
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Remembering Borje Salming: “King” of Maple Leafs' Defensemen
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Salming's greatness went beyond records
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Börje Salming showed his strength, on and off the ice, until the end - The Athletic
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Börje Salming: Inspired Generations of Swedish Players
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A Tribute To The Late Borje Salming, The Leafs' Most Dignified Superstar - Full Press Hockey
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Former star Borje Salming dead at 71 after battle with ALS
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MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Toronto and its fans say final goodbye to Borje Salming
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Mitch Marner - Wikipedia
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Leafs mailbag: Borje Salming memories; Alex Kerfoot dilemma
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NHL: Borje Salming represented best of what hockey has to offer
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32 Thoughts: Borje Salming's courage was on full display in epic '76 series vs. Flyers