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Post by erniemoser on Jan 10, 2024 10:07:13 GMT -5
The Big M Frank Mahovlich turns 86 today.
Professional Stats 622 goals 713 assists 1335 points
No Stanley Cups for the Leafs since he was traded away.
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Post by Leafs_Pam on Jan 10, 2024 12:53:04 GMT -5
I was at the Leafs game in Toronto when they honoured him. I think it was season beginning in 2001/2002, or it was 2000/2001 season beginning. It has been over 22 years so I'm not sure I remember right, but I think that was when his jersey was raised to the rafters at ACC. Happy Birthday to the Big M.
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Post by hobie on Jan 10, 2024 14:12:33 GMT -5
My favorite Leaf when I was young, it would be interesting to see how good he might have become without the Imlach impact? His time with Det. and Mtl. showed how good he was but his absolute prime was wasted with TO.
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Post by TMan on Jan 10, 2024 16:52:16 GMT -5
Imlach and Ballard were both egomaniacs and ruined the franchise after ‘67.
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Post by stugats1 on Jan 10, 2024 18:18:39 GMT -5
January 8th my hockey idol Ronnie Ellis turned 79. I loved Ellis. My first sports hero. Back in 70's I could only watch Leafs vs Bruins. Rarely on nhl game of week. So I'd listen when I could to.leaf games on radio in a very cold cellar. Sometimes I could only hear games constantly fading in an out. Everyday I looked at newspaper box scores to see if Ronnie did anything. Got to meet him a couple of times for an autograph and a picture. He did not disappoint. Haven't liked a player as much since.
Happy birthday big M
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Post by jayleaf on Jan 10, 2024 19:47:25 GMT -5
My favorite Leaf when I was young, it would be interesting to see how good he might have become without the Imlach impact? His time with Det. and Mtl. showed how good he was but his absolute prime was wasted with TO. Absolutely hobie. He was my favorite when I was a kid. I was broken hearted when he was traded, but the funny thing is for some reason one of guys who came to the Leafs, Normie Ullman became my new favorite player. I guess at that age, a broken heart doesn't last too long.  |
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Post by hobie on Jan 11, 2024 22:55:44 GMT -5
January 8th my hockey idol Ronnie Ellis turned 79. I loved Ellis. My first sports hero. Back in 70's I could only watch Leafs vs Bruins. Rarely on nhl game of week. So I'd listen when I could to.leaf games on radio in a very cold cellar. Sometimes I could only hear games constantly fading in an out. Everyday I looked at newspaper box scores to see if Ronnie did anything. Got to meet him a couple of times for an autograph and a picture. He did not disappoint. Haven't liked a player as much since. Happy birthday big M I remember Ellis for his wild slap shot and his speed. |
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Post by stugats1 on Jan 12, 2024 8:30:50 GMT -5
January 8th my hockey idol Ronnie Ellis turned 79. I loved Ellis. My first sports hero. Back in 70's I could only watch Leafs vs Bruins. Rarely on nhl game of week. So I'd listen when I could to.leaf games on radio in a very cold cellar. Sometimes I could only hear games constantly fading in an out. Everyday I looked at newspaper box scores to see if Ronnie did anything. Got to meet him a couple of times for an autograph and a picture. He did not disappoint. Haven't liked a player as much since. Happy birthday big M I remember Ellis for his wild slap shot and his speed. He actually had one club foot overcame to be a tremendous skater. Very fast. Also had to overcome panic attacks n anxiety. I read his book. There were times he felt glued to bench. Afraid to get on ice. Was such a battle at times |
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Post by hobie on Jan 12, 2024 16:59:36 GMT -5
I remember Ellis for his wild slap shot and his speed. He actually had one club foot overcame to be a tremendous skater. Very fast. Also had to overcome panic attacks n anxiety. I read his book. There were times he felt glued to bench. Afraid to get on ice. Was such a battle at times Strange, TO had Ellis and the Big M, head cases on the team at the same time, makes me wonder how many more there are/were throughout the NHL. 2 I can think of in the NHL now, on and off, Samsonov and Campbell. |
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