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Leaf Leader, Roger Neilson was introduced to the media yesterday at Gardens
Leaf Leader, Roger Neilson was introduced to the media yesterday at Gardens

Leaf Leader, Roger Neilson was introduced to the media yesterday at Gardens

Date7/25/1977
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  • Leaf Leader, Roger Neilson was introduced to the media yesterday at Gardens. Neilson spoke about Leafs' team spirit and mentioned there are no superstar prima donnas, but also touched on a few more concrete matters - such as cutting down on the goals-against totals and bolstering the penalty killing.
  • Leaf Leader, Roger Neilson was introduced to the media yesterday at Gardens
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Original Toronto Star caption: Leaf Leader, Roger Neilson was introduced to the media yesterday at Gardens. Neilson spoke about Leafs' team spirit and mentioned there are no superstar prima donnas, but also touched on a few more concrete matters - such as cutting down on the goals-against totals and bolstering the penalty killing.
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