Written in Blue and White: The Toronto Maple Leafs Contracts and Historical Documents from the Collection of Allan Stitt
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Written in Blue and White: The Toronto Maple Leafs Contracts and Historical Documents from the Collection of Allan Stitt
By (Author) Greg Oliver
ECW Press,Canada
ECW Press,Canada
1st October 2014
Canada
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
796.96264097
Physical Properties
Hardback
192
Description
Who knew that paperwork could be so fascinating In "Written in Blue and White," author Greg Oliver explores the fascinating archives of Allan Stitt, one of hockey's leading collectors, unearthing gem after gem that details the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs through the past century. Explore early contracts with players, and how the clausesevolved; read personal correspondence from Leaf players and management; find out what was behind Wally Stanowski's 1945 fine for $100; see receipts from the 1935 Stanley Cup playoffs -- and learn just how much oranges cost.
Reviews
"If you're a fan of hockey history, the Maple Leafs, or interested in contracts in some way, Written in Blue and White needs to be part of your reading collection." -- Hockey Blog in Canada
Author Bio
Greg Oliver is a writer, editor, producer, and stay-at-home dad. He has had six books published and lives in Toronto, Ontario.
