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Hockey Hall of Famer and Toronto Maple Leafs legend George Armstrong dies at 90

TORONTO -- George Armstrong, who captained the Toronto Maple Leafs to four Stanley Cups in the 1960s, has died. He was 90.

His death was announced Sunday by the Maple Leafs, who said he died of heart complications, citing his family.

The Toronto Maple Leafs mourn the passing of George Armstrong, a member of our Maple Leafs family for 75 years.

We extend our condolences to George's wife Betty, their children, grandchildren and the entire Armstrong family.

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Armstrong had 296 goals and 417 assists over 21 seasons for the Leafs, including 12 seasons as team captain, and remains the franchise's leader in games played, variously listed at 1,187 or 1,888.