Red Kelly passes away
Hockey Hall of Famer Red Kelly packed several careers into his lifetime — sometimes at the same time.
But hockey was always at the heart of the things for the smooth-skating Kelly.
Kelly won eight Stanley Cups during a stellar 20-season playing career, moonlighting as a member of Parliament as he won NHL championships with Toronto in the mid-60s after starring in Detroit. He then took up coaching, making headlines in 1976 for "Pyramid Power" with the Maple Leafs.
Kelly, who died Thursday in Toronto at the age of 91, was both an elite defenceman and centre.
"Red was a devoted husband and caring father and grandfather and was tremendously proud of his many hockey accomplishments," the Kelly family said in a statement. "He was very moved by decades of love and support from Red Wings fans and was humbled to have his jersey retired earlier this year.
"We are comforted in knowing that he impacted so many people both at and away from the rink and know that his life will be celebrated."
Hockey Hall of Famer Red Kelly packed several careers into his lifetime — sometimes at the same time.
But hockey was always at the heart of the things for the smooth-skating Kelly.
Kelly won eight Stanley Cups during a stellar 20-season playing career, moonlighting as a member of Parliament as he won NHL championships with Toronto in the mid-60s after starring in Detroit. He then took up coaching, making headlines in 1976 for "Pyramid Power" with the Maple Leafs.
Kelly, who died Thursday in Toronto at the age of 91, was both an elite defenceman and centre.
"Red was a devoted husband and caring father and grandfather and was tremendously proud of his many hockey accomplishments," the Kelly family said in a statement. "He was very moved by decades of love and support from Red Wings fans and was humbled to have his jersey retired earlier this year.
"We are comforted in knowing that he impacted so many people both at and away from the rink and know that his life will be celebrated."
Met him a couple times, always friendly, had some great stories!
