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Red Kelly

Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1927-2019) · Canada · On the map · Athletes · Died at 91

Leonard Patrick "Red" Kelly was a Canadian professional hockey player and coach. Kelly won eight Stanley Cups, four each with Detroit and then Toronto. These cup victories are more than any other player who never played for the Montreal Canadiens.

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2019Died2 May 20191961Lady Byng Memorial TrophyAward1954James Norris Memorial TrophyAwardLady Byng Memorial TrophyAward1953Lady Byng Memorial TrophyAward1951Lady Byng Memorial TrophyAward1927Born9 July 1927

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Career 2

ClubYears
Detroit Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs

Awards

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy1961
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy1954
James Norris Memorial Trophy1954
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy1953
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy1951
Member of the Order of Canada
Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame

About this person

He was also one of the only two players to have never played for the Canadiens and to be part of two of the nine dynasties recognized by the National Hockey League (NHL) in its history. In 2017, Kelly was named one of the “100 Greatest NHL Players” in history.

Country
Canada
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2019 · aged 91