Börje Salming
Born: 1951-04-17 in Jukkasjärvi, Norrbottens län, Sweden
Died: 2022-11-24
Known For: Acting
Biography
Börje Salming (17 April 1951 – 24 November 2022) was a Swedish ice hockey player. He was a defenceman who played professionally for 23 seasons, for the clubs Brynäs IF, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and AIK. He spent 16 seasons with the Maple Leafs, who retired his number 21 in 2016. Salming holds several Maple Leafs records, including the most assists. Salming was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in July 2022. He died on 24 November 2022, days after accepting an award in what his wife announced on his behalf would be the family's final public appearance.
Filmography
2023
- Börje - The Journey of a Legend as Self
- Salminggenen as Self
2021
- Carina Bergfeldt as Self - Guest
2018
- Who can beat Anja and Foppa? as Challenger
2015
- Renées brygga as Himself
- Parneviks as Gäst
2011
- Allt för Sverige as Himself
2010
- Hellenius Hörna as Self - Guest
2008
- One Week as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1992
- Hassel - De giriga as Robber
1990
- Fångarna på fortet as Tävlande