As beloved as Eddie Belfour, Curtis Joseph, Felix Potvin, and Mike Palmateer were, it was this ageless wonder that really won the hearts of Leafs fans in the 1950s and 60s. With his unconventional style, this keeper who is widely credited for popularizing the poke-check confounded the shooters in his era, winning a pair of Vezina Trophies for his efforts between the pipes. If you are a fan of old school hockey and want to celebrate the glory days of the Maple Leafs grab yourself a vintage Johnny Bower jersey from our selection below:
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