- Born
- DiedNovember 24, 2022 · Nacka, Stockholms län, Sweden (ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's disease and leukemia)
- Birth nameAnders Borje Salming
- Height1.85 m
- Börje Salming is a Swedish retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He played for Brynäs IF, the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Detroit Red Wings, and AIK. Salming was one of the first European players to make an impact in the National Hockey League (NHL), paving the way for future generations of players. He was one of the premier defencemen of his era in the NHL, and was recognized for this by being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996. Remembered for his many seasons with the Maple Leafs, he holds numerous franchise records, including most assists. Salming also played extensively for Sweden in international play. He was recognized for this by being selected to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Centennial All-Star Team. In 2017 Salming was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.- IMDb mini biography by: Tango Papa
- SpousesPia Lindahl(2016 - November 24, 2022) (his death)Margitta Wendin(1974 - 1993) (divorced, 2 children)Katarina Pettersson(? - 2005) (divorced, 2 children)
- Children
- In 1996, he was the first Swedish hockey player to be elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Legendary hockey player from Sweden. Salming was one of the first European players to gain fame and respect in the NHL in the 1970s. He represented the Toronto Maple Leafs for sixteen years and became the first Swedish player to be inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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