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John William Bower (né Kiszkan; [1] November 8, 1924 – December 26, 2017), [2] nicknamed " The China Wall ", was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender and inductee to the Hockey Hall of Fame, who won four Stanley Cups during his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 2017 he was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history.
- 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Left
- 1945–1969
- 189 lb (86 kg; 13 st 7 lb)
Johnny Bower. Full Name: John William Bower (The China Wall) Position: G • Catches: Left 5-11, 189lb (180cm, 85kg) Born: November 8, 1924 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan ca. Died: December 26, 2017. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1976 . More bio, uniform, draft, salary info
- November 8, 1924
Dec 26, 2017 · Bower won four Stanley Cups with Toronto in the 1960s, after a long minor league career and a stint with the Rangers. He was known for his poke-check technique, his durability and his joy for the game.
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Dec 27, 2017 · The former Toronto Maple Leaf and four-time Stanley Cup champion goalie passed away on December 27, 2017. The hockey world mourned his loss and celebrated his legacy as a legend, a gentleman and a Maple Leaf forever.
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Dec 26, 2017 · Dec. 26, 2017. Johnny Bower, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped take the Toronto Maple Leafs to four Stanley Cup championships in the 1960s and became the oldest full-time goalie in...
Jul 25, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Johnny Bower, a legendary goaltender who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and won four Stanley Cups. Find out how he overcame hardship, military service and injury to become one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players.
Dec 26, 2017 · Johnny Bower was a legend. He was Stanley Cup champion. He had a wicked poke-check. And he was beloved, not just by fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs, but fans throughout hockey. And today, the...
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