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‘When Canada Shut Down’ author Sean Mitton talks about Paul Henderson’s Goal of the Century being Canada’s ‘Man on the Moon’ moment, the Henderson Hat Trick [THREE game-winning goals], how Phil Esposito’s passionate ‘rant’ galvanized the country, shares the bond between Tretiak and Henderson’s grandsons, tells tales of the ‘Russian Stick Boy,’ explains how the Henderson goal actually saved a marriage [!!!], confirms that one Harold E. Ballard was in attendance in Moscow, explains how applying today’s concussion protocols would have changed history, reveals why Henderson is ok NOT being in the Hockey Hall of Fame, speculates about Ken Dryden & Vadislav Tretiak platooning in the Habs’ net, tells us why we should have a gentler appreciation for AM34/MM16 heading into another Maple Leafs season, and how 50 years later we still get goosebumps listening to Foster Hewitt’s iconic call: “Henderson has scored for Canada!”
TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum.
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