How very touching. Thanks for all the wonderful years you played John, I really admire & respect you. I'm so happy to see you reunited with your cup winning goalie pads.
Crazy. Those pads are so sick. Every time I buy new pads I buy the vintage/retro style pads. I just love the way the old brown and tan pads looked back then. It's just nice they can make a modern pad have that cool classic look. Those pads hopefully are in the hall of fame. Or I hope someone in his family has em. I would never sell em if I was in his family. He was great.
Oh man, if only the same thing would happen to me... after 10 years of playing goal was having too much trouble with contact lenses so became a defenseman... sold my goalie equipment in th 80's... somewhere out there someone's got my pads with my name written on the front, hope he decides to look me up one day...
Funny thing is...Johnny Bower's pads never had the knee roll "cheater". He and "Gump Worsley were two of the last NHL-ers to use that design.The pads in the video have the "cheater" roll on the sides of the knee,which were/are more common with the leather pads at the time and the more modern designs.
Former Bruin Derek Sanderson told a great story of Johnny, during Dereks first season with the B's he was tripped and was sliding head first into the goal post, and in those days the posts did not move when you hit them, Bower stuck out his pad and saved Dereks life....Derek said that Johnny Bower was loved by everyone that knew him! truly one of the greats!!
He Johnny , When I was a boy my nick name was Bower after you. You been my only sports hero my entire life. I love the fact you got your pads back. Your the best !!
Ballard was the kind of guy who would eat a piece of steak throwing it out because he didn't like it instead of giving it to someone in need. He rather throw good stuff away because it's "his money" than see someone else benefit. Technically, he's right that the equipment is his property but man, that's some miserly stuff happening.
I met Johnny at a sporting equipment show in Montreal in 1993, what a nice man. Gives you all the time you want with him. Bless you Johnny Bower.
Even as a Habs fan, how can you not love him
Yeah man he was a badass.
One of the best hockey stories ever.................what a Legend.
Johnny Bower was the best Leafs ambassador and he wore the Blue and White on his chest and in his heart. RIP Johnny! You are the best!
Rip legend. You will always be remembered.
Beliveau always said that Bower was the toughest netminder he'd ever faced...Bower is true legend
Most adorable old man ever. Incredible goaltender. You just have to love him :)
R.I.P
Rip Johnny Bower
1924-2017
Johnny Bower was a real gentleman, a real hockey player inspiring many young people.
How very touching. Thanks for all the wonderful years you played John, I really admire & respect you. I'm so happy to see you reunited with your cup winning goalie pads.
Crazy. Those pads are so sick. Every time I buy new pads I buy the vintage/retro style pads. I just love the way the old brown and tan pads looked back then. It's just nice they can make a modern pad have that cool classic look. Those pads hopefully are in the hall of fame. Or I hope someone in his family has em. I would never sell em if I was in his family. He was great.
RESPECT to the one and only Johnny Bower RIP
We love you Johnny❤️
RIP JB FYI I’m a Capitals fan but I will respect him forever but I’m glad he has his goalie pads back that is very awesome for himself
Today bauer makes pads that last 1 season of your lucky.
Those pads lasted roughly 50 years of use!
Rest in peace Johnny!
Along with Glenn Hall, the last of the all-time maskless goalies. A great gentleman, and a hockey legend!
R.I.P. Johnny you were 1 of the BEST!!!
RIP legend.
Love it!!
Oh man, if only the same thing would happen to me... after 10 years of playing goal was having too much trouble with contact lenses so became a defenseman... sold my goalie equipment in th 80's... somewhere out there someone's got my pads with my name written on the front, hope he decides to look me up one day...
"Here's your pads Johnny, and large coffee double double"
Funny thing is...Johnny Bower's pads never had the knee roll "cheater". He and "Gump Worsley were two of the last NHL-ers to use that design.The pads in the video have the "cheater" roll on the sides of the knee,which were/are more common with the leather pads at the time and the more modern designs.
I remember hearing Bower was loved in Quebec. Don't hear that about an English guy too often.
Former Bruin Derek Sanderson told a great story of Johnny, during Dereks first season with the B's he was tripped and was sliding head first into the goal post, and in those days the posts did not move when you hit them, Bower stuck out his pad and saved Dereks life....Derek said that Johnny Bower was loved by everyone that knew him! truly one of the greats!!
What a legend. RIP Johnny Bower.
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He Johnny , When I was a boy my nick name was Bower after you. You been my only sports hero my entire life. I love the fact you got your pads back.
Your the best !!
Love this video
R.I.P peace jhonny bouwer maple leafs hockey legend
Wonder if he still has his mask he wore for a short time.
Rest in peace :(
Nowadays pros be like- you get a new stick every game
Back then - here you go use this for the rest of your career
Used to know someone who had Glen Hall's pads.
thats nice
His pads were Keneskys these are Cooper GP59L with the side rolls taken off.
That's sick
Started following the Leafs in '57. Great stuff, Johnny. The new oversized pads have harmed goaltending.
Rip
rip
RIP
5 Canadien fans didn't like this.
Ballard was the kind of guy who would eat a piece of steak throwing it out because he didn't like it instead of giving it to someone in need. He rather throw good stuff away because it's "his money" than see someone else benefit. Technically, he's right that the equipment is his property but man, that's some miserly stuff happening.
Are you kidding me , he cant keep his own Jersey!!!!!
goes to show you how much of jerk Ballard was. He destroyed the Leafs for decades.
R.I.P