Mike Walton
Michael Robert "Shakey" Walton (born January 3, 1945 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA). He was a forward with explosive offensive skills who made up for his lack of size with blazing speed and superior puckhandling. It was also generally considered that he never lived up to his superstar potential.
Read more about Mike Walton: Formative Years, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Minnesota Fighting Saints (WHA), End of A Career, Life After Hockey, Awards
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