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Archive Record
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Metadata
Object ID |
2025.1.47 |
Object Name |
Video Recording |
Title |
Class of 1999 Johnny Bower Acceptance Speech |
Scope & Content |
Length: 0:42 The 1999 Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held at the Royal York Hotel and Convention Centre. Summary: Johnny Bower graciously thanked the audience for the warm ovation, joking that it was much better than the ones he used to receive at Maple Leaf Gardens. He expressed deep gratitude for the honour of being inducted and reflected on how fortunate he felt for the many opportunities hockey had given him throughout his life. He ended his brief and heartfelt speech by thanking the crowd once again, expressing his love for everyone, and wishing them a pleasant evening. |
Date |
1999/10/6 |
Year Range from |
1999 |
Year Range to |
1999 |
People |
Bower, Johnny |
Search Terms |
1999 induction Order of Sport Award acceptance speech athlete ice hockey Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Stanely Cup Vezina Trophy Johnny Bower |