Joe Bowen honored for calling 3,000th Maple Leafs game
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The Toronto Maple Leafs took a moment during Tuesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings to honor play-by-play man Joe Bowen, who was calling his 3,000th game.
The tribute received a standing ovation from the crowd and stick taps from the team.
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Bowen, known for his "Holy Mackinaw" catchphrase, began calling Maple Leafs games in 1982.
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