Darryl Sittler Reminisces Time With Former Teammate Borje Salming | Tim & Friends
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- čas přidán 23. 11. 2022
- Former Toronto Maple Leaf Darryl Sittler joins Tim and Friends to talk about Borje Salming's passing, looks back at his first arrival to Toronto as a 23-year-old kid and how he earned his respect around the league.
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Seeing Daryl crying over his buddy moved me so much. It really conveyed the seriousness of Borje's condition. R.I.P. #21 🇸🇪🇨🇦
Borje might well be the most respected and loved Leaf in the team's history. One of tthe most talented players to ever wear the Leaf jersey, by no stretch was he among the league's best at fisticuffs. But he was right there among the league's toughest. No one who played in his era, with him or against him, would deny that.
That's what broke me, both on the honours night and then on Borje's tribute night. Seeing my hometown hero, Darryl, crying, literally holding his teammate's hand high - I was crying with him! Such love between those two.
@@EchoesDaBear I also cried Darren. Borge so strong to do this with Darryl & Family and The Leaf Team & all the NHL Players & Fellow Swedes & Fans honoring and showing their love for Borge along with all of Toronto . To see Borge like that with all the emotion he was feeling broke my heart. As Darryl said with the future progression of this terrible disease and would only get worse we have to give thanks that Borge is now at Peace & no longer suffering. For this I give thanks that he was called home on Thanksgiving Day to be with GOD. Borge showed courage on & off the Ice and I was happy that he was strong & brave enough to come to The Scotiabank Arena & see & feel the love that the whole Hockey World had for him. I am writing this with tears flowing. Borge along with Lou Gherig 2 of THE GREATEST ATHLETES & COURAGEOUS HUMANS TAKEN FROM US BY ALS. That Night Borge if he was able to talk would have said " For 2 weeks you've been reading about the bad break Yet today I consider myself THE LUCKIEST MAN ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. This was the most emotional night on Ice with over 18,800 fans honoring Borge. He stood in the face of death surrounded with the love of Toronto & The World . Borge Salming resembled everything that is right in Hockey.- Courage, Sportsmanship, & Humility. R.I.P Borge 🏒⛂🚨🕇🌷🕊💕
@@jeffmccoy1700 As we understand here in SWE, and what we respect him so much for, is that he was no rogue on the ice. But he never stepped down either. I still hear some Canadian fans cry 'chicken Sweden', and I don't really know where they've got that from. Having said that, I thank you Canadians, and esp ppl of Toronto, that have honoured our Salming so much these few weeks. We have all been brought up with the ideal of Canadian hockey.
And to think that this sort of on-ice tribute in the Leafs rink would never have taken place when Harold Ballard was the Leafs owner.
Here in Sweden a lot of people were shocked to hear about his illness and how quickly his health deteriorated. At least he won't have to suffer any longer.
Vila i frid, Börje. ❤🕊
Weird how big events can do that. My grandfather was fighting for a long while. Rented a hall around Christmas and whole family got together for first time in a long time. Like a week later he passed away.
@@realrealityeast6278 I think they know, physically and mentally, that they can leave now.
Darryl Sittler is so damn classy. RIP Borje. These guys were my childhood.
His return to Toronto two weeks ago is a gift to all hockey fans and beyond.
I'm 66 years old and I've followed this team since I was a young 5 year old. I'm in tears watching this video. He was a tremendous player and for him to endure the punishment, the ridicule from opposing players, opposing teams (mainly we all know who), showed all who follow this great game, how much of a warrior this man was. I'm very sad at the moment and I might be rambling, but the one good thing (if you can call it that) is that he won't have to suffer any more. I'd like to offer my condolences to his wife, his children, the rest of his family, his ex-teammates, the Leafs organization, his close friends and all the fans around the world that followed this wonderful Swedish defenseman. GOD BLESS YOU BORJE!!! May you RIP. A Maple Leaf in my heart forever.
Beautiful posting. It speaks for most of us, I'm sure.
Very well said - Sorry to ruin the moment, but can I ask what ridicule he received from opposing players and teams? Was it beyond hockey banter or?
Here, here!
Very well said Stephen.
Thank you kindly for your post.
@@cassiusdhami9215 You're very welcome. It comes from the heart, as I think you know.
@@Gainjey It was similar to "black" players when they entered baseball. Things like "you dont belong here", "we dont want you here", stuff like that. They also went out of their way to try and physically hurt him too.
Börje served me a beer at a event some 20 years or so ago. I remember him having a huge smile and enjoying himself talking with people. RIP 21
Canucks fan here...teary eyed but here.
I salute you Borje! ♡ Valhalla awaits you!
Sittler has always been pure class... I'm age 51 now and my heroes are passing....with Bossy and Lafleur this year and now Borje...this isn't going to get any easier.....
heaven has a heck of an all star team.....
Vila i frid Börje! you will always be a legend here in Sweden and all over the world!
Thank you for sharing him with us. Rip 21.
Bless the Salming family and Sweden for loaning us Börje one last time at the HOF night so we could share Toronto's love again. Back when his #21 banner was raised, the pipers on the ice played “Maple Leaf Forever”.
May “the King” RIP
I'm a cabdriver in Stockholm and get to meet many so called celebs but don't really care. A few years ago I got to drive Börje home and was, to my own surprise, for my first and probably last time starstrucked! A truly great sportsman.
So glad Borje was able to see and feel for himself how much we still and have always loved him..He was a warrior.
The greatest Maple Leaf player of all time.
Thank heavens Salming was able to be celebrated at the HHOF game the other week. Unbelievable how fast he was taken away. Thank you Borje for your dediction to the Maple Leafs and to hockey and may you rest in peace. Love from all fans of a sports hero.
He only had a half a year from the time he was diagnosed...scary how quick indeed. I too am so proud and happy he was aware while he was there. Means so much more.
He was also celebrated here home in Sweden just days ago, at out 100 year hockey org anniversary. He got alot of awards and nominations, only lost to lidström as GOAT since the start of Swedish hockey.
Swedish notions regarding "end of life" may be a factor.
Yeah, just nuts. And he was honoured in Sweden as well just a week ago.
Over the years I would run into Borje a few times, just walking down a random street in Toronto. I would never say anything, I was just amazed that he was walking past me.
He was my Grandma's favorite player
RIP.
You should have said hi to him. The thing about Börje was that he had both of his feet on the grund, very kind, sweet and nice. A true gentleman! I met him at the local gym here in Sweden said hi to him, chatted a bit and asked him if we could work out togheter? Ofc he said! We did crunches and him being almost 30 years older than me, he beat me like nothing! I'm a woman as well and he was extremly fit and I'm pretty sure he'd beat any guy in their 20's. I come from the town of his first professional team in Sweden and we chatted about old memories and had some good laughs. It was just such a lovely time spent with him and him being a true sportsman and a class act. I will definitely treasure that day and I really hope Börje rests easy in the best place imaginable. 💙 For leafs 🖤💛❤️ for Brynäs.
Thank you Mr Sittler. You and Börje are true legends of ice hockey!
Just listening to Darryl Sittler speaking about Börje Salming is incredibly hard.
You can tell his friend and former teammate meant a lot to him.
This is such a genuine and sincere interview by the LEGENDARY SITTLER and seriously heartbreaking.
I feel for Darryl as well.
Rest Easy Börje Salming 🇸🇪🇨🇦
Darryl Sittler 🇨🇦👍🏼
... I'm just gonna take this is a warning to not watch this video while at the laundromat...
i was a boston fan jean ratelle being my favorite but what a hockey player borje salming was simply awesome i will never forget that ovation when he played for sweden
Damn.. First Guy Lafleur passed, and now Borje. RIP #21, you're heart will always be in Toronto
A sad day, Salming was an awesome player!
This is gut wrenching. RIP Warrior
Teared up watching this. My favorite athlete of all time has passed. Rest in peace, Borje. You brought so much happiness to my childhood and gave so much to hockey.
God Bless you Daryle for helping him in his hour of need.Sad to see him go, the gentle giant. RIP Borje.
Borje and Daryl. Two of the classiest players to ever put on a jersey for any team. Great interview.
The strength of Sittler is incredible, committed to honoring Borje despite how painful it is
rest in peace borje a flyers fan i am but i respect the heck out of you you were one of the best and to daryll respect to you for helping him raise his arms you are classy for that
So heartbraking to see Daryl help Salming to lift his arm 🙏💖
Börje is a warrior. I say is, cause he will never really be gone. I hope we knows just how much we love him. Such a strong, kind and humble man. A man of real strength.
I remember Salming and Inge Haamarstrome coming to the Leafs. They went thru hell and eventually Inge went back home .The ceremony for Salming was one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. Salming truly a Leafs legend R.I.P.
*Hammarström :-)
Also remember that Harold Ballard never even wanted them here at all.
Darryl is such a class act!👍🏻✌🏻🇨🇦
RIP Borje. You were a legend.
Borje Salming & Bobby Orr....2 of the most, epic, history changing players the game has ever seen on the blue line...RIP to one of my very few heroes.
p.s. Darryl Sittler's 10-point game still standing as an 'untouchable' record.
I'm so glad he isn't suffering anymore. It was heartbreaking to see him unable to speak or lift his arm up. This could have gone on for quite a long time, so thankfully it didn't. What a warrior he was!
So glad that Borje made it to The All-Star Weekend. It took alot of him and his wife, Pia said they wouldn't be doing anymore traveling as this one really knocked him out. Condolences to the Salming family.
RIP Borje you are out of pain now and in a much better place. Love and Prayers from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦❤️🙏🕊🌹 You will be missed.
R.I.P i'm a Habs fan but you have to respect what this man has done. Great career,great human and the best Leafs Dman ever imo.
Couldn't agree more! 👏
RIP Börje, You were one of my childhood heroes🇸🇪🇸🇪❤️❤️💪🏻
Man you can feel that Darryl and Borje were like brothers. I’m 55 and remember Borje playing for the Leafs. When I saw Darryl crying and Borje on the ice for the HOF you knew it was bad and the end was close. For the younger kids you have no idea how good Borje was. He was the Cale Makar and Nik Lidstrom if the 70’s and 80’s. And the abuse the others tried to inflict on him was almost bullying. He was so mentally tough.
One of the greatest hockey defensemen there ever was and he never backed down. I will always look up to him. What a legend. Forever ❤️🏒
RIP Borje. One the best to ever do it !
To all his family, friends and his hockey fans around the world , and in Sweden , my sincere sympathy and condolence .RIP B. Salming
I'm so sorry, I didn't even know he was sick. I'm a former comedian, and I lost my partner, when I saw this I started crying. All the emotions came back. And my Mom is now in a home with dementia, and I see my dad dealing with the loss of his wife "My Mom" of 65 years, but she's still with us. I'm 61 years old, and I am more emotional now than ever. So much sadness in this world today, especially as you go up in age, and your heroes pass one by one.
Thank You all for entertaining us for all these years. xoxo
We (the public) only learned of his diagnosis in August (and he was only diagnosed in April) - absolutely brutal how quick this diseased progressed with him.
My heart goes to you in your own struggles. Peace and love to you and your family.
Thank you very much, Darren 😔
@@EchoesDaBear He was diagnosed with ALS in July, but the symptoms started earlier in the year. According to his physician, the first symptoms affected his speech.
@@TheRedSphinx thanks for the correction! Several 'news' sources here outside of Toronto reported April initial diagnosis. Regardless - his progression was insanely rapid. I've known some with ALS, and it was a couple years to passing. Terrible disease. RIP Borje.
@@EchoesDaBear Here in Sweden, his physician (Caroline Ingre) has given a lot of interviews (with his permission) since he went public with it. She said that Salming had 1500 "markers" on a specific test, that indicates how aggressive the disease is progressing. A "normal patient" with ALS has around 500. So according to her, Salming's ALS was extremely aggressive. Less than a week ago, Salming appeared on a big hockey gala event in Sweden, honoring the best Swedish hockey players. It was broadcast live. Though he did not look any weaker than he did during the events in Toronto, so it was a quite a shock to hear the news of his passing, just a week later.
such a sad day but I'm just glad he managed to get one last ovation. RIP Borje Salming, you've paved the path for many Swedish players that came aftet you.
RIP Borje. His career was before my time but he was a Leaf legend. ALS is a truly awful disease and like Darryl said, perhaps it was a blessing that he passed early rather than later when his condition would have been much worse.
I'm glad he was able to attend those events the weeks before his death and see just how highly he was regarded and loved by everyone.
Salming was my hero growing up playing hockey.
Even though I’m a sharks fan, I got a lot of respect for Borje. That tribute in Toronto was so sweet. RIP :(
The greatest leafs d-man ever. Nobody logged the ice-time he did. He took more physical abuse than any player in the history of the game and shook it off like the hockey warrior he was.
Just wonerful to see the love and respect Börje gets from all over the world and his friends and fans in Toronto!
Hard to describe how much Börje means to us Swedes but to many of us he was a true hero that embodied all we want to be.
Tack Börje! ❤️🤝🇸🇪
Best defenseman ever at the Leafs! Who was was better? Know one! Miss him!
If there was a twinkle in the eye of the Swedish players? You bet there was. Börje is a legend to any Swedish hockey player and him blazing the trail is surely not lost on any Swedish NHL player.
Rest In Peace Börje ❤
Rip Legend ❤
As A Canadiens fan I want to stop by and pay my respects very sorry to hear about Salming !
so number 27 talking about his teammate just like number 29 talked about his teammate !
Darryl was a fantastic player my favorite Leaf!
Salming my 2nd favorite.
Börje Salming was one of a kind. You dont see many players like Salming. We will never forget how skilled he was on the rink and outside the rink. Börje Salming, the King and legend, we miss you and thank you for all great memories. Rip
Rest in peace, Borje. And thank you for all you did for this beautiful game.
Literally my first sports hero. So honoured and lucky to have been born at a time to be able to see him play.
May he rest in peace. We loved watching him every moment throughout his career. What an amazing player. It's never good bye but just until we meet again. See you at the ice pond in the sky. Big hugs to his family, friends and all the players.
♥️💐🙏
Borje Salming and Bobby Orr were my favorites when I watch the NHL as a kid. That aside I'm deeply saddened by Samling's passing, he was a great player and he'll be sorely missed by many. R.I.P Mr. Salming. My condolences to his Family and friends.
Thanks Darryl! If anyone cannot see the love you have/had for your teammate, friend and brother, Borje, they're blind!
Indeed, could not have written a more perfect script! I could not believe the news yesterday, but knowing and understanding this brutal disease, it is a blessing - there is no more suffering. But to end on such a high note - for us all to show the love we feel to this incredible man and icon, and for his family to see it first hand - perfection! RIP Borje, peace & love to your family! #21 FOREVER.
I've never cheered for the Leafs but I think he was respected and admired throughout the league by fans of other teams. Beyond his fortitude for taking the abuse and fighting back, as many have noted, he was a brilliant two way defenceman. Scottie Bowman said that the only two opposing defencemen that forced him to change the Montreal 70s dynasty team's advancing technique up the ice were Bobby Orr and Borje Salming - 'nuff said.
I had the pleasure of watching Borje for many years. RIP Borje. How the leafs could use a guy like you now.
Sorry to hear he died but at least he won't suffer anymore. I used to live in Toronto and I remember riding the Queen Streetcar one day and seeing Borje Salming walking along the street.He was a great player and gave the Leafs his all when he played.
There are so many people (me included) who met him after his career, and he always took his time to talk to YOU, and you where always on the same level when you spoke with him. "He made a good example" as people say... well, HE DID!!!! just by meeting the man. Work hard, be good! Life isn't that complicated.
Rest in peace Börje, (with the knowlege that you did do something to improve the world! Really, really did)
Man just watched his presentation RIP you absolute LEGEND! GO LEAFS GOOOO
Rest in peace/Vila i frid Börje ❤🇸🇪
BJ was the toughest Maple Leaf to ever play.
He faced down the Big Bad Flyers and never backed down.
RIP BJ, I loved watching you live and play.
Such a sad day for Me / leaf nation and the Salming family ... The best player that has ever worn the Leaf jersey by far ..R.I.P King Salming
Thank you for that great interview, sad but in the same time people got the chance to show him so much love and he must of felt so good during the last weeks of is life. He will always be remember as a great player and a great human TY Leafs for what you did
Sittler still playing the captain role for his ex-teammates. God bless.
The best years in Leaf hockey in my opinion.
Thank you for sharing this intervju. Im a proud swede and have been following Borje all my life. Today I am greaving.
Thank you Borje for the fantastic time on the ice, what you have done is awazing!!
R.I.P
We love Salming forever a Leaf 💙💙💙
Darryl you are CLASS.....forever and always. We all can clearly observe your heartfelt anguish. May God Bless family friends
The KING forever in TO…RIP🙏🏻
I don't have any thing to say but you made me proud to be a leaf fan
Very sad but a great player and teammate and an inspiration that caused many European players
@@SillySongs4Everyone2001 I agree but he influenced people like Barkov and others including Nylander but he truly was a great player and person RIP
R.I.P Borje. I start to know you 1976 with the standing ovation at Canada Cup. I was 15 years old, and have followed you since...
Playing street hockey in the 70s and being Salming was the legacy. Good times and better days.
We will never see his like again but that’s what made him all the more special and his death all the more impactful and tragic.
The legacy of Börje Salming will live on for a very long time. A strong and humble man. A great athlete and a proud indigenous. I hope his family now can find some peace and comfort in their healing process. The support is massive. R I P Börje Salming
I'M SO, SO PROUD OF BÖRJE SALMING, OUR PRIDE AS ONE OF THE BEST ICEHOCKEYPLAYER THAT WE HAVE HAD
AS A SWEDE 🙏💜❤️💖💖💖🥰
I saw him when he was playing for Brynäs in Sweden when I was young❣️👌✨
He was such a humble man ❤️
Such a humble man❤️
THANK YOU ALL TODAY, TORONTO, CANADA❣️
❤️❤️❤️ 🇸🇪
💔💔💔
Darryl Sittler is such a class act.
Sittler and Salming, brothers forever.
I hope Sittler lives along enough to see the Leafs win another cup.
rest in peace viking
Börje strong, humbel, fearless man.
Vila i frid!
Absolute legend and the hero that got my father to get me in a pair of skates. I also love Börje's view of blocking shots - it came from playing hockey on the streets, whiter it'd be on ice, gravel or tarmac - that's what you did!
Also, mad respect for Nylander for taking off his gloves and actually clapping his hands in tribute, stellar guy that one too.
Great interview. Thanks sportsnet and thank you Mr Sittler.
RIP BJ. We will never forget #21
Thank you Canada for you love // 🇸🇪
Thanks Borje ✌ ...real ice 🧊 warrior ...always remember how he wore his skates #Sweden 🇸🇪
Thank you from Sweden, I saw the tribute as well. Thank you Toronto.
salming is the best toronto maple leaf since 1967, a true leader, outstanding individual and a man who played to win every hockey game during his stellar career, if you want to win play like Borge Salming 🍁 thank you Borge
R.I.P Börje Salming , A GREAT WARRIOR!! Toronto Legend!!! Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇨🇦🇫🇮🇸🇪🇨🇦
A class act loving and remembering his friend who was a class act.
Perfect.
RIP king
RIP21. Much love to your family. Thank you for the grit.
Loved Borje Salming. He was the reason to watch the Leaf games for many years.
My all time favourite hockey player up. R.I.P
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Thank you Darryl . Well said !!
R.I.P 🙏🌹🇸🇪 he will always be in our ❤️
My heroes for ever salming, sittler and McDonald
RIP ! A true hockey player.