It was a glorious and unforgettable moment for Hogtown hockey fans: a Stanley Cup-winning goal that would be called the most famous in Toronto Maple Leafs’ history. But his mother, Fay Barilko, pleaded with him not to go by air “to that wild bush country,” she told the Star later. Four months later, “Bashin’ Bill,” as he was known for his hard-hitting style, vanished into thin air. Northern bush pilots were optimistic, saying Hudson, 47, was an experienced pilot who knew the area well after years of flying into James Bay on hunting and fishing trips. The toast of Toronto hockey fans became the stuff of legend.

Source: thestar June 01, 2017 15:00 UTC