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He holds the NHL record for most points by an individual in a single game.
15 Interesting Facts About Darryl Sittler
Darryl Sittler is a Hockey Hall of Famer known for his record-setting 10-point game and a distinguished career as a captain and offensive leader for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#27
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He was drafted eighth overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft.
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He became the first player in his team's history to reach the 100-point mark in a single season.
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He scored six goals and four assists for ten points in his NHL record-setting game.
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He tied a playoff record by scoring five goals in one game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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He scored the overtime goal to win the inaugural Canada Cup final for Team Canada in 1976.
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His 117 points in the 1977-78 season earned him a Second Team All-Star selection.
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His relationship with his team's owner deteriorated after the general manager traded his best friend and linemate.
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He once ripped the captain's C off his sweater in protest of management's actions.
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He was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in January 1982 for a second-round pick and other considerations.
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His record-setting 10-point performance occurred against rookie goalie Dave Reece of the Boston Bruins.
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He was told he would be named captain of the Flyers before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings on the same day.
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He contemplated retirement after the trade to the Detroit Red Wings, describing it as the biggest disappointment of his life.
About Darryl Sittler
Darryl Sittler was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who starred as a center for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, and Detroit Red Wings from 1970 to 1985. He holds the NHL record for most points in a single game with ten, achieved in 1976. A highly skilled offensive player and captain, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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NHL Record for Most Points in a Single Game (10 points)
1976
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Canada Cup Champion
1976
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1989
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First Toronto Maple Leaf to reach 100 points in a season
1975-76
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Named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players'
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Darryl Sittler.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 27
Status: Retired
Age: 75 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Born: St. Jacobs, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 15
Goals: 484
Assists: 637
Points: 1121
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1970
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Toronto Maple Leafs Philadelphia Flyers Detroit Red Wings
Darryl Sittler played for 3 different teams during his 15 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1970.