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Written in Blue and White: The Toronto Maple Leafs Contracts and Historical Documents from the Collection of Allan Stitt
Hardback
Main Details
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Written in Blue and White: The Toronto Maple Leafs Contracts and Historical Documents from the Collection of Allan Stitt
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Greg Oliver
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| Category/Genre | Sports and outdoor recreation
Ice hockey |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781770412156
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| Classifications | Dewey:796.96264097 |
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Publishing Details |
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ECW Press,Canada
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| Imprint |
ECW Press,Canada
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| Publication Date |
14 October 2014 |
| Publication Country |
Canada
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Description
Who knew that paperwork could be so fascinating? In "Written in Blue and White," author Greg Oliver explores the fascinating archives of Allan Stitt, one of hockey's leading collectors, unearthing gem after gem that details the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs through the past century. Explore early contracts with players, and how the clauses evolved; read personal correspondence from Leaf players and management; find out what was behind Wally Stanowski's 1945 fine for $100; see receipts from the 1935 Stanley Cup playoffs -- and learn just how much oranges cost.
Author Biography
Greg Oliver is a writer, editor, producer, and stay-at-home dad. He has had six books published and lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Reviews"If you're a fan of hockey history, the Maple Leafs, or interested in contracts in some way, Written in Blue and White needs to be part of your reading collection." -- Hockey Blog in Canada
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