Ron Ellis
15 Interesting Facts
A legendary Toronto Maple Leafs forward and 1967 Stanley Cup champion, he was a key piece of the franchise for 16 seasons and a hero of the 1972 Summit Series.
He won the Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1967.
He was a member of the historic 1972 Summit Series team representing Canada.
He played his entire professional career with one franchise.
He wore jersey number 8 before switching to number 6 at the request of a former team legend.
He retired for the first time at the age of 30 during training camp in 1975.
He returned to professional hockey in 1977 to represent his country at the world championships.
He was one of only seven Canadians to play every game in the 1972 Summit Series.
He recorded 640 total points during his regular-season NHL career.
He worked as a director of public affairs for the Hockey Hall of Fame after his playing days.
He was part of the only line to play together for every game of the 1972 Summit Series.
He was one of only five players in his franchise's history to appear in more than 1,000 games for the club.
He was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.
He authored a book titled Over The Boards: The Ron Ellis Story to discuss his struggles with clinical depression.
He played junior hockey for the Toronto Marlboros and won a Memorial Cup in 1964.
He was forced to retire in 1981 after being placed on waivers by the general manager.
About Ron Ellis
A dedicated winger who spent his entire 16-season NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was a key contributor to the team's 1967 Stanley Cup victory. Beyond his club success, he was a vital member of the 1972 Summit Series team, playing on a consistent line throughout the historic international tournament.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
1967
Summit Series Champion
1972
NHL All-Star
1964
Memorial Cup Champion
1964
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Teams & Career
Ron Ellis played his entire 16 seasons career with the Toronto Maple Leafs.