Diminutive Maple Leafs goalie Mike Palmateer gave fans some very big moments

It all made him arguably the most popular Maple Leaf of the time. Probably the most-popular athlete in Toronto in any sport. Unfortunately, that style of play also took a toll. Five times his ribs were fractured. Three times his collarbone was broken. All from shots. Equipment then wasn’t what it is now. His arms were constantly bruised. Read more »