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Who was the first European-born player to be drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Borje Salming
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Borje Salming, a Swedish defenseman, was the first European-born player to be drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1973. Salming played for the Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989 and was a trailblazer for European players in the NHL.
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