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The bionic Maple Leaf. Leaf defenceman Gary Nylund tests a new brace made especially for his injured knee. The new braceis on his right leg, while the(...)
The bionic Maple Leaf. Leaf defenceman Gary Nylund tests a new brace made especially for his injured knee. The new braceis on his right leg, while the(...)

The bionic Maple Leaf. Leaf defenceman Gary Nylund tests a new brace made especially for his injured knee. The new braceis on his right leg, while the(...)

Date1/10/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: The bionic Maple Leaf. Leaf defenceman Gary Nylund tests a new brace made especially for his injured knee. The new braceis on his right leg, while the brace he now wears in games is on his left leg. The Leafs would like him to wear the braces on both his legs to protect his fragile knees.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0071301F
    He's gone, Leafs' rookie defenceman Gary Nylund, who was playing better in every game, is out for the NHL season after second operation on tom ligaments in his left knee
    He's gone, Leafs' rookie defenceman Gary Nylund, who was playing better in every game, is out for the NHL season after second operation on tom ligaments in his left knee
    Nylund, Gary
    8/17/1982
    Maple Leaf defenceman Gary Nylund (top right) has his teeth examined by a dentist
    Maple Leaf defenceman Gary Nylund (top right) has his teeth examined by a dentist
    Lennon, Frank
    9/17/1975
    Protective brace, It's no wonder Nylund can't stop thinking about his injured knee
    Protective brace, It's no wonder Nylund can't stop thinking about his injured knee
    Lennon, Frank
    1/10/1984
    Gary Nylund, Former Maple Leaf's wounded knee received lots of media scrutiny
    Gary Nylund, Former Maple Leaf's wounded knee received lots of media scrutiny
    Goode, Jeff
    12/21/1983
    Ambition realized, Harold Ballard, owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs, welcomes defenceman Gary Nylund yesterday
    Ambition realized, Harold Ballard, owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs, welcomes defenceman Gary Nylund yesterday
    Nylund, Gary
    8/17/1982
    Showing his good side to camera, injured Maple Leaf defenceman Borje Salming chats with Randy Carlyle (left) and Mike Pelyk during a visit to the Leaf(...)
    Showing his good side to camera, injured Maple Leaf defenceman Borje Salming chats with Randy Carlyle (left) and Mike Pelyk during a visit to the Leaf(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    5/5/1978
    Hey, this is tough, Rookie defenceman Gary Nylund strains his way through some sit-ups (although he didn't quite make this one) during some heavy phys(...)
    Hey, this is tough, Rookie defenceman Gary Nylund strains his way through some sit-ups (although he didn't quite make this one) during some heavy phys(...)
    Bock, Tony
    2/9/1983
    Blacksmith Albert Foster (right) discusses a leg brace being made in the basement machine shop at the Hospital for Sick Children, with Boris Mozetich Last year, he and his 12 workmen produced 7,000 special items orthopedic shoes, iron lugns, surgical tool
    Blacksmith Albert Foster (right) discusses a leg brace being made in the basement machine shop at the Hospital for Sick Children, with Boris Mozetich Last year, he and his 12 workmen produced 7,000 special items orthopedic shoes, iron lugns, surgical tool
    Spremo, Boris
    7/21/1970
    Packing, Defenceman Robert Picard packs his sticks and dufflebag at Maple Leaf Gardens, ready to head for his hometown and a new career as a Montreal (...)
    Packing, Defenceman Robert Picard packs his sticks and dufflebag at Maple Leaf Gardens, ready to head for his hometown and a new career as a Montreal (...)
    Combs, Erin
    3/10/1981
    Plugged into heart-testing machine, defenceman Jim McKenny rides bicycle during physical fitness tests for Leafs at the Gardens. Zoran Linzender of Ad(...)
    Plugged into heart-testing machine, defenceman Jim McKenny rides bicycle during physical fitness tests for Leafs at the Gardens. Zoran Linzender of Ad(...)
    Barkley, Harold
    9/15/1975
    Winger Vince Damphousse, top, shows the strain of a leg test yesterday as the Leafs ended their summer vacations and checked in for fitness tests. Dan(...)
    Winger Vince Damphousse, top, shows the strain of a leg test yesterday as the Leafs ended their summer vacations and checked in for fitness tests. Dan(...)
    Damphousse, Vincent
    9/6/1991
    Mike Kerrigan: Injured Argos QB, sporting a knee brace, won't play Sunday
    Mike Kerrigan: Injured Argos QB, sporting a knee brace, won't play Sunday
    Hunter, Paul
    9/9/1992