Publisher Description

A fun collection of the one hundred most memorable, unlikely, unheardof, and scandalous stories in the first century of the Toronto Maple Leafs' history. Written by one of hockey's greatest encyclopedic anecodotalists, Bob Duff's new book is essential reading for every Maple Leaf fan, and hockey fans in general.

Author Biography

Currently the sports columnist for The Windsor Star, Bob Duff has covered the NHL since 1988 and is a contributor to The Hockey News. Duff's other book credits include 50 Greatest Red Wings, Original Six Dynasties: Detroit Red Wings, Marcel Pronovost: A Life in Hockey, and The Hockey Hall of Fame Book of Goalies.

Promotional

Anticipated coverage in Sports Illustrated and hockey blogs / radio showsRegional review copy mailingOutreach to sports bloggers and journalists (Sportsology.com, Hockeybookreviews, SI.com)

Long Description

A fun collection of the one hundred most memorable, unlikely, unheardof, and scandalous stories in the first century of the Toronto Maple Leafs' history. Written by one of hockey's greatest encyclopedic anecodotalists, Bob Duff's new book is essential reading for every Maple Leaf fan, and hockey fans in general.

Review Quote

Praise for Bob Duff 's 50 Greatest Red Wings "Interesting and historic."-- GREGG KRUPA, THE DETROIT NEWS "Great read for any Red Wings fan, or hockey fans in general."-- GREG BUCKNER, HOLLAND SENTINEL Praise for Bob Duff 's Original Six Dynasties "Chief among the more enjoyable books this year ... a love letter to the Golden Age Red Wings."-- DETROIT METRO TIMES "The photos steal the show ... All the Original Six teams deserve a book this special."-- HOCKEYBOOKREVIEWS.COM "Visually captures the Original Six glory years of the Red Wings in a way rarely seen before ... a great gift for any hockey fan."-- HOMETOWN LIFE

Competing Titles

100 Things Maple Leafs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Michael Leonetti 9781600789359 16.95 Triumph 2014-10-01 M Is for Maple Leafs: An Official Toronto Maple Leafs Alphabet Book Michael Ulmer 9781770497986 19.95 Tundra 2014-10-14 Tales from the Toronto Maple Leafs Locker Room: A Collection of the Greatest Maple Leafs Stories Ever Told David Shoalts 9781613212400 19.95 Sports Publishing LLC 2012-11-01 Defining Moments: Toronto Maple Leafs Mike Loenetti 9780889955080 22.95 Red Deer Press 2014-10-01 100 Things Red Wings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Kevin Allen 9781600787669 14.95 Triumph Books 2014-10-15

Description for Sales People

No collectors item yet exists of this kind for the Leafs Bob Duff is well-connected in the world of sports reporting & will be able to help secure good coverage for the book Our press has already received dozens of calls from sports collectors and Maple Leaf fans who are interested in purchasing this title. When it comes to the Leafs, Duff is a known and respected author.

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