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Titans of '72: Team Canada's Summit Series Heroes
Titans of '72 Team Canada's Summit Series Heroes Author:Mike Leonetti Phil Esposito, Ken Dryden, Frank Mahovlich, Ron Ellis, Yvan Cournoyer, Rod Gilbert, Bobby Clarke, Guy Lapointe ? these are some of the Team Canada heroes who struggled mightily to defeat the Soviet Union's formidable superstars. For most of September 1972, Canadians were riveted to their television screens in what became one of the most-watched ... more »events in Canadian history.
At first, in Canada, the Canadians floundered so badly, losing two games and tying one, that it seemed impossible to overcome the embarrassment of total defeat. But in Moscow, after losing another match, Team Canada turned the tables on the Soviets, winning an amazing three games in a row to take the Summit Series.
Now, in Titans of '72, bestselling author Mike Leonetti tells the stories behind each Canadian who played on that fabled Team Canada, showcasing each player profile with superb photographs by Harold Barkley.« less