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Johnny Bower

Canadian ice hockey player (1924-2017) · Canada · On the map · Athletes · Died at 93

John William Bower 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.

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A life in dates

2017Died26 December 20172007Canada's Walk of FameAward1965Vezina TrophyAward1961Vezina TrophyAward1924Born8 November 1924

Career 2

ClubYears
New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs

Awards

Canada's Walk of Fame2007
Vezina Trophy1965
Vezina Trophy1961
Stanley Cup
Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

About this person

His song "Honky Goose" reached #29 on the CHUM Charts in December 1965.

Country
Canada
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2017 · aged 93