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Wendel Clark banner raised in Kelvington part of Toronto Maple Leafs tour

An original Wendel Clark banner from the Air Canada Centre was raised in the hometown of the retired Toronto Maple Leafs captain. Lorelle Holowaty / Supplied

Kelvington, Sask., honoured retired Toronto Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark in his hometown.

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His banner featuring No. 17 — originally hung at the Air Canada Centre — was relocated and raised during a ceremony on Oct. 21.

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It was part of the Toronto Maple Leafs centennial season celebrations during the 2016-17 NHL season.

Event chairwoman Lorelle Holowaty said Kelvington also named one of its streets Wendel Clark Way.

Wendel Clark (centre) was honoured by his hometown of Kelvington, Sask., on Oct. 21, 2017. Lorelle Holowaty / Supplied

Clark is a former member of the Saskatoon Blades in the Western Hockey League.

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He was drafted first overall by Toronto in 1985. As a rookie, he set a team record for goal scoring that stood for 31 seasons.

After three tours with the Maple Leafs, he became the club’s all-time playoff goal scoring leader.

All 18 original Air Canada Centre banners will be delivered to the towns that former Leafs greats called home.

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