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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007.
15 Interesting Facts About Ron Francis
Ron Francis was a Hall of Fame center known for his exceptional playmaking, two Stanley Cups, and a lengthy career that saw him become one of the NHL's all-time leading scorers before transitioning to a successful executive role.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He is second all-time in career assists in NHL history.
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He won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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He was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players.
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His number 10 jersey was retired by the Carolina Hurricanes and unofficially by the Hartford Whalers.
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He played 23 seasons in the NHL for four different teams.
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He won the Frank J. Selke Trophy and Lady Byng Trophy in the same season.
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He scored the Cup-clinching goal for his team in the 1992 Stanley Cup Finals.
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He holds the all-time franchise records for points, goals, and assists for the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes.
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He led the NHL in assists with 92 during the 1995-96 season.
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The trade that sent him to Pittsburgh in 1991 is widely considered one of the most one-sided in NHL history.
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He captained the Carolina Hurricanes to a surprise appearance in the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals.
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He finished his playing career with a brief stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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He became a minority owner of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2012 as part of a five-man investor group.
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He was hired as the first general manager of the Seattle Kraken in 2019.
About Ron Francis
Ron Francis was a highly consistent and durable center who played 23 seasons in the NHL, primarily with the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins. He won two Stanley Cups with the Penguins and retired as one of the NHL's all-time leaders in assists and points. After his playing career, he transitioned into a successful executive role, including serving as the first general manager of the Seattle Kraken.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1991
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Stanley Cup Champion
1992
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Frank J. Selke Trophy
1995
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Lady Byng Trophy
1995
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2007
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Ron Francis.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired
Age: 62 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 23
Goals: 549
Assists: 1249
Points: 1798
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1981
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Hartford Whalers Pittsburgh Penguins Carolina Hurricanes Toronto Maple Leafs
Ron Francis played for 4 different teams during his 23 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Hartford Whalers in 1981.