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 Post subject: R.I.P. George Armstrong
PostPosted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 3:23 am 
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Legendary Maple Leaf Captain, George Armstrong has passed away at 90. Armstrong is one of the all-time greatest captains in NHL history.

https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2021/01/24/one-of-a-kind-maple-leafs-legend-george-armstrong-dead-at-90.html

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:30 pm 
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The first man of indigenous descent to play in the NHL. Rest in Peace.


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:12 pm 
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Pokecheque wrote:
The first man of indigenous descent to play in the NHL. Rest in Peace.


Did not know that. He was before my time as a fan, but I took how little he was discussed to mean he was a quiet leader type.


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:36 pm 
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RIP, Mr. Armstrong.

He's the guy that Yzerman surpassed for the longest captaincy.

Man...1967 is 53 years ago now. 1967 -1993 - 26 years. 1993 - now, 27+. What the fuck.

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