Maple Leafs captured at moment of victory in 1947 Stanley Cup Final
The triumphant leap over the boards was a jubilant exclamation point of emotional victory against rival Canadiens.
© Nat Turofsky
Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, also known as “The Hockey Maven,” brings his insight and humor to readers every Wednesday. This week, Stan zeroes in on one his favorite features, “A Picture Is Worth 100 Words.”
Despite growing up in Brooklyn, my fandom for the Leafs began in 1942. One day, I stumbled upon a newsstand on West 43rd Street that catered to out-of-town news. They even stocked the Globe and Mail from Toronto.
I was captivated by the extensive coverage of the Leafs that I would never have found in the New York newspapers. As a result, I subscribed to this fantastic daily newspaper, even if it arrived a day late.
I was eagerly anticipating the story of the Globe Cup victory. What I loved most was seeing Nat Turofsky’s photograph capturing the beginning of the Leafs’ celebrations. The photo starred Harry Watson, Wild Bill Ezinicki – my top Leaf – and Syl Apps, who I look up to.
