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Borje Salming Parents: Erland Salming And Karin Salming: – Borje Salming, officially known as Anders Börje Salming was an ice hockey defenceman who played 23 seasons with Brynas IF, the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Detroit Red Wings, and AIK.
Anders Börje Salming, nicknamed The King was born on April 17, 1951, in Kiruna. He played 16 seasons with Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989 and was placed into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996.
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Börje Salming died on Thursday, November 24, 2022, after battling with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He died at the age of 71. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a progressive nervous system disease that causes paralysis, inability to swallow, respiratory failure, and then death.
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In a statement released on Thursday announcing the death, his team wrote; “pioneer of the game and an icon with an unbreakable spirit and unquestioned toughness. He helped open the door for Europeans in the NHL and defined himself through his play on the ice and through his contributions to the community. Börje joined the Maple Leafs 50 years ago and will forever be part of our hockey family. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Pia, his children Theresa, Anders, Rasmus, Bianca, Lisa, Sara, and brother Stieg.”
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Borje Salming is survived by Pia Salming, his wife. Pia Salming is a Swedish who was born on November 13, 1967. The pair tied the knot in 2016 and had 4 children (2 boys and 2 girls); Bianca Salming, Teresa Salming, Rasmus Salming, Anders Salming
Borje Salming Parents: Erland Salming And Karin Salming
Borje Salming, the former ice hockey defenceman was born on April 17, 1951, in Kiruna to Erland Salming (father) and Karin Salming (mother). His father was a mine worker who died when Borje was 5 years old.
Borje Salming grew up together with his elder brother, Stig Salming who was born on October 15, 1947. The two were brought up by their mother after the demise of the dad.
Source: Ghgossip.com
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