Long before the age of modern era technology, ever-present media and instant worldwide communications, old-time hockey fans — even very young ones like myself — knew the name of every player in the old six-team NHL. Even though there were only games on television once a week (for those lucky enough to have a TV in those days) — and in black and white at that — our local newspapers provided just enough information to keep us in the loop.
If you were a Leaf supporter, you have (mostly fond) memories of all of them. Here are a few of mine:
- Eddie Chadwick: One of the first names I remember hearing from the venerable Foster Hewitt, and thus an early personal favourite.