Raptors pay tribute to Maple Leafs legend Johnny Bower

A large display at the Air Canada Centre pays tribute to Canadian hockey legend Johnny Bower, following his passing, in Toronto on Tuesday, December 27, 2017. The death of Hockey Hall of Famer has unleashed a flood of tributes from within the hockey world and beyond. (Christopher Katsarov/CP)

The Toronto Raptors paid tribute to Maple Leafs legend Johnny Bower on Friday night before taking on the Atlanta Hawks.

Friday’s contest marked the Raptors’ first home game since the four-time Stanley Cup champion passed away.

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