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He won eight Stanley Cups during his illustrious career.
15 Interesting Facts About Leonard Kelly
A versatile Hall of Famer, Red Kelly won eight Stanley Cups and served as a Canadian Member of Parliament during his illustrious career.
Position
Defence, Centre
Jersey
#4
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969.
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His jersey number 4 was retired by both the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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He was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history.
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He won the Lady Byng Trophy four times for being the NHL's most gentlemanly player.
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He was the recipient of the inaugural James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman.
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He played both defence and centre effectively during his career.
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He served as a Member of Parliament in Canada while still playing in the NHL.
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He was a member of two of the nine dynasties recognized by the National Hockey League.
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He coached the Los Angeles Kings in their inaugural season.
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He was a runner-up for the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1954.
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He played much of the 1958-59 season with a broken ankle, which was kept a team secret.
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He scuttled a trade to the New York Rangers by threatening to retire from the league.
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During his coaching tenure with the Maple Leafs, he famously promoted "pyramid power" among his players.
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He was the first Liberal party member to be elected for the York West electoral district since 1935.
About Leonard Kelly
Leonard "Red" Kelly was a Canadian professional hockey player and coach, renowned for his versatility as both a defenceman and a centre. He won eight Stanley Cups, four with the Detroit Red Wings and four with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and was a four-time Lady Byng Trophy winner. After retiring as a player, he coached for ten years in the NHL and also served as a Member of Parliament.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
1954
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Lady Byng Trophy
1951, 1953, 1954, 1961
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Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
1969
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100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Leonard Kelly.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence, Centre
Jersey #: 4
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
Born: Simcoe, Ontario
Died: 5/2/2019
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 281
Assists: 542
Points: 823
Teams: 5
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
St. Michael's Midgets St. Michael's Buzzers St. Michael's College Majors Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs
Leonard Kelly played for 5 different teams during his 20 seasons career.