Maple Leafs legend Apps among NHL stars who enlisted during World War II
Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly column for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday. This week he features his popular "Picture Is Worth 100 Words." The photo is rare since it depicts members of the same team in different uniforms. The Toronto Maple Leafs players include (left to right) Billy Taylor, Gaye Stewart, Syl Apps and Bud Poile. Taylor and Apps are wearing Canadian Army uniforms; Stewart is wearing a Canadian Navy uniform; and Poile is in a Canadian Air Force uniform. The photo originally appeared in Fischler's "Great Book Of Hockey," co-authored with his wife, Shirley....
Read Full Article.Want the trending hockey news in your inbox daily?.
Just add your email, and we'll start sending you the most important hockey news of the day.