Leonard Kelly
15 Interesting Facts
A versatile Hall of Famer, Red Kelly won eight Stanley Cups and served as a Canadian Member of Parliament during his illustrious career.
He won eight Stanley Cups during his illustrious career.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969.
His jersey number 4 was retired by both the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He was named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in history.
He won the Lady Byng Trophy four times for being the NHL's most gentlemanly player.
He was the recipient of the inaugural James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman.
He played both defence and centre effectively during his career.
He served as a Member of Parliament in Canada while still playing in the NHL.
He was a member of two of the nine dynasties recognized by the National Hockey League.
He coached the Los Angeles Kings in their inaugural season.
He was a runner-up for the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1954.
He played much of the 1958-59 season with a broken ankle, which was kept a team secret.
He scuttled a trade to the New York Rangers by threatening to retire from the league.
During his coaching tenure with the Maple Leafs, he famously promoted "pyramid power" among his players.
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
Stanley Cup Champion
1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967
James Norris Memorial Trophy
1954
Lady Byng Trophy
1951, 1953, 1954, 1961
Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
1969
100 Greatest NHL Players
2017
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Teams & Career
Leonard Kelly played for 5 different teams during his 20 seasons career.