Börje Salming, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Börje Salming

Swedish ice hockey player

Date of Birth: 17-Apr-1951

Place of Birth: Kiruna, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Profession: businessperson, ice hockey player

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Anders Börje Salming (pronounced [?bœrj? ?sal?m??]; born 17 April 1951), nicknamed "The King", is a Swedish retired professional ice hockey defenceman.
He played for Brynäs IF, the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Detroit Red Wings, and AIK.
Salming was one of the first European players to make an impact in the National Hockey League (NHL), paving the way for future generations of players.
He was one of the premier defencemen of his era in the NHL, and was recognized for this by being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996.
Remembered for his many seasons with the Maple Leafs, he holds numerous franchise records, including most assists.
Salming also played extensively for Sweden in international play.
He was recognized for this by being selected to the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Centennial All-Star Team.
In 2017 Salming was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.