Börje Salming Age, Stats, Illness, Family, Height, Nationality

Börje Salming is a former Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who was one of the first Europeans to make an impact in the National Hockey League (NHL), paving the way for future generations of players.

Börje Salming Age

How old is Börje Salming? Börje Salming was born on 17 April 1951. He is 71 years old.

Börje Salming Stats

Börje Salming played in 1148 regular season games (1099 of them with the Leafs), and 81 playoff games and scored 150 goals and 637 assists in the NHL.

Börje Salming Illness

What disease does Börje Salming have? Börje Salming announced in August 2022 that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

UNIONDALE, NY – CIRCA 1979: Borje Salming #21 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New York Islanders during an NHL Hockey game circa 1979 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Salming’s playing career went from 1967-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Börje Salming Family

Börje Salming’s father, Erland, is of Sami descent, and his mother, Karin, is Swedish. Salming’s father was a mineworker who died in a mine accident when he was five years old.

Börje Salming Height

How tall is Börje Salming? Börje Salming is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) tall.

Börje Salming Nationality

What is Börje Salming’s nationality? Börje Salming is Swedish. He was born in the village of Salmi in Kiruna, near Torneträsk in Jukkasjärvi Parish.

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Börje Salming Age, Stats, Illness, Family, Height, Nationality