There have been many great pop-culture moments in Toronto Maple Leafs history.
As a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s always gratifying to see our beloved Buds represented in various forms of popular culture.
As most Leaf supporters are situated a few kilometres north of the US border, we are inundated with American popular culture that generally focuses on the NBA, the NFL, and Major League Baseball.
Members of Leafs Nation rightfully believe that their favorite sport and favorite team are worthy of equal attention and may grow weary of hearing about the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Yankees and the LA Lakers.
This is why our ears perk up a little bit at any mention of our boys in blue and white beyond the local media.
Over the century-long history of the Toronto Maple Leafs pop culture references to the team have been relatively few and far between.
This makes it particularly noteworthy when our Buds do get the occasional pop culture tip of the hat. This article will feature some of those moments when the Leafs received notice from sources far beyond the local hockey broadcast or sports news.