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Another year? Johnny Bower, Toronto's seemingly ageless goalie is key to Leafs' playoff hopes
Another year? Johnny Bower, Toronto's seemingly ageless goalie is key to Leafs' playoff hopes

Another year? Johnny Bower, Toronto's seemingly ageless goalie is key to Leafs' playoff hopes

Date4/2/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Another year? Johnny Bower, Toronto's seemingly ageless goalie is key to Leafs' playoff hopes. If he has big year, so will Leafs. But, at age 44 (he says), each game becomes tougher and the reflexes slower.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
    Medium
    Photographs
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0033802F
      Timmy gets a goalie lesson. Jimmy Charles McMillan of Windsor, this year's Timmy, gets some netminding tips from Leafs' Johnny Bower. It was one of th(...)
      Timmy gets a goalie lesson. Jimmy Charles McMillan of Windsor, this year's Timmy, gets some netminding tips from Leafs' Johnny Bower. It was one of th(...)
      Geo, Mario
      3/12/1964
      Johnny Bower: Ex-Leafs goalie plans family party
      Johnny Bower: Ex-Leafs goalie plans family party
      Bower, Johnny, 1924-
      1/8/1980
      The key may be Palmateer, Leafs' feisty goalie will be looking to recapture some of that old playoff magic
      The key may be Palmateer, Leafs' feisty goalie will be looking to recapture some of that old playoff magic
      Goode, Jeff
      4/1/1983
      Leafs' feisty goalie will be looking to recapture some of that old playoff magic, The key may be palmateer
      Leafs' feisty goalie will be looking to recapture some of that old playoff magic, The key may be palmateer
      Bock, Tony
      12/18/1982
      Eddie Shack, the Maple Leafs' flamboyant winger, is stationary for this instant as he guides 13-year-old Cindy Bower, daughter of former Leaf goalie, (...)
      Eddie Shack, the Maple Leafs' flamboyant winger, is stationary for this instant as he guides 13-year-old Cindy Bower, daughter of former Leaf goalie, (...)
      Goode, Jeff
      12/20/1973
      Still Making The Big Save, Former Leaf goaltender Johnny Bower stops another Leaf great, Darryl Sittler, and 16-year-old Brad Ferguson, representing the Children's Wish charity
      Still Making The Big Save, Former Leaf goaltender Johnny Bower stops another Leaf great, Darryl Sittler, and 16-year-old Brad Ferguson, representing the Children's Wish charity
      Bowers, Robert, 1943
      11/10/1988
      Ex-Leaf goalie Johnny Bower, with former teammates Andy Bathgate, and Carl Brewer
      Ex-Leaf goalie Johnny Bower, with former teammates Andy Bathgate, and Carl Brewer
      Lautens, Richard
      3/21/1991
      Former Leaf helps Marlies, Johnny Bower's hockey school gives goalie lift/D7
      Former Leaf helps Marlies, Johnny Bower's hockey school gives goalie lift/D7
      Bower, Johnny, 1924-
      12/12/1980
      All the better to see you with, Leaf goalie coach Johnny Bower, sporting new pair of protective glasses he says help him see the puck better, suits up(...)
      All the better to see you with, Leaf goalie coach Johnny Bower, sporting new pair of protective glasses he says help him see the puck better, suits up(...)
      Bower, Johnny, 1924-
      3/13/1984
      Maple Leaf's goaltending holds the key to whatever chances the Toronto team has in Stanley Cup playoffs, according to Star hockey writer Frank Orr. Th(...)
      Maple Leaf's goaltending holds the key to whatever chances the Toronto team has in Stanley Cup playoffs, according to Star hockey writer Frank Orr. Th(...)
      Favell, Doug, 1945-
      4/8/1974
      The eyes have it. The Leafs are the centre of attention as they battle Chicago Blackhawks for the only NHL playoff spot still up for grabs. Goalie Ali(...)
      The eyes have it. The Leafs are the centre of attention as they battle Chicago Blackhawks for the only NHL playoff spot still up for grabs. Goalie Ali(...)
      Ballard, Harold, 1903-1990
      3/31/1989
      The eyes have it. The Leafs are the centre of attention as they battle Chicago Blackhawks for the only NHL playoff spot still up for grabs. Goalie All(...)
      The eyes have it. The Leafs are the centre of attention as they battle Chicago Blackhawks for the only NHL playoff spot still up for grabs. Goalie All(...)
      Armstrong, George
      3/31/1989