Borje Salming
Hockey Player

Borje Salming Net Worth

Borje Salming was a Swedish NHL Hall of Fame defenseman who was born on April 17, 1951. He was one of the first Europeans to play in the league and spent 16 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989. He was a pioneer in the NHL and helped pave the way for future European players.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 17, 1951
Birth Place Sweden
Age 72 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

NHL Hall of Fame defenseman who was one of the first Europeans to play in the league. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989.

Before Fame

He was spotted in the Swedish leagues and invited over to the NHL.

Trivia

He challenged the Swedish Chicken stereotype of European hockey players who could not compete in the tougher NHL.

Family Life

His father worked in the mines and perished in an accident when Borje was five years old.

Associated With

He paved the way for Future generations of Swedes in the NHL, like Thomas Steen.

Some Borje Salming images

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

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