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He played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League.
15 Interesting Facts About Robert Baun
A legendary defenceman, he was a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Toronto Maple Leafs, famously scoring a game-winning goal on a broken leg.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#2
Status
Retired
Teams
6
Facts
15
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He won four Stanley Cups during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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He famously scored a game-winning goal in the 1964 Stanley Cup Finals while playing with a fractured ankle.
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His nickname throughout his career was "Boomer."
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He began his professional career playing minor league games for the Rochester Americans.
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He won two Memorial Cups during his junior hockey career with the Toronto Marlboros.
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He was left unprotected in the 1967 NHL Expansion Draft and subsequently selected by the Oakland Seals.
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He was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in May 1968 after requesting a trade from the Seals.
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He refused to report to the St. Louis Blues after being claimed on waivers by the Buffalo Sabres and immediately traded.
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His NHL career ended at the age of 36 due to a neck injury suffered in the fifth game of the 1972-73 season.
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He coached the Toronto Toros of the World Hockey Association, leading them to the worst record in the league in the 1975-76 season.
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He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2007.
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He organized an NHL alumni association in the 1980s to investigate the league's pension plan.
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He claimed to have sold Tim Horton on the drive-through concept and owned three of the donut franchises.
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He played a total of 964 career NHL regular season games.
About Robert Baun
A tough defenceman known for his hard hitting, he played 17 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He famously scored a game-winning goal in the 1964 Stanley Cup Finals with a fractured ankle, helping the Leafs win their third consecutive championship. After retiring, he had various business ventures and briefly coached in the WHA.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1962, 1963, 1964, 1967
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Memorial Cup Champion
1955, 1956
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Scored Game 6 OT winner in 1964 Stanley Cup Finals with fractured ankle
1964
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Inducted into Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
2010
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Robert Baun.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 2
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight: 182 lbs (83 kg)
Born: Lanigan, Saskatchewan
Died: 8/14/2023
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 37
Assists: 187
Points: 224
Teams: 6
Teams & Career
Toronto Marlboros Rochester Americans Toronto Maple Leafs Oakland Seals Detroit Red Wings Toronto Maple Leafs
Robert Baun played for 6 different teams during his 17 seasons career.