Legends of Hockey - Spotlight - Johnny Bower

Johnny's goal skates
(circa 1960s).

Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award miniature trophy presented to Johnny Bower of the Cleveland Barons for leading the AHL in goals-against average in 1951-52

Bower's chest protector
(circa 1960s).

One of netminder Johnny Bower's records
titled "Honky the Christmas Goose", sung with Little John and the Rinky Dinks.

Official Toronto Maple Leafs programs
during the heydays of Johnny Bower.

Bower was awarded this plaque
in honour of being named the American Hockey League's Most Valuable Player in 1958. It was his third straight MVP win.

Goaltender Johnny Bower wore
this Maple Leafs jersey during Toronto's cup run in the 1960s.

After 17 mask-less NHL seasons, Johnny adopted this face protector at the tail end of the 1968-69 season.