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George Edward Armstrong (July 6, 1930 – January 24, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1949 to 1971. Armstrong was born in Skead, Ontario. In 1975, he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Armstrong died on January 24, 2021 in Ontario from problems caused by heart disease at the age of 90.


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  • Armstrong poses for a photographer while wearing his full Maple Leafs uniform.

    Armstrong with the Maple Leafs during the 1970–71 season. He retired at the end of that season.

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