In Keon and Me, Dave Bidini uses hockey as a mirror for life, tracing how its triumphs and struggles helped him face his own fears. Set in Toronto circa 1974, a young Bidini grapples with bullying by imagining himself in the shoes of Leafs captain Dave Keon, whose resilience on ice became a source of courage.

The narrative unfolds in two threads: a boy’s earnest coming-of-age story and a reflective pilgrimage across decades to understand Keon’s enduring impact. Along the way, Bidini explores shifts in NHL culture and the emotional highs and lows that have shaped a city’s greatest sports obsession.

• Dual memoir blending youth and adult perspectives
• Insight into Dave Keon’s career and legacy
• Personal reflections on growth, courage and fandom
• Vivid portrait of Toronto’s changing hockey scene

Rich in nostalgia and honest self-examination, this book goes beyond sports writing to reveal how the rituals of the rink can inspire resilience, community and an enduring quest for identity.

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