Red Kelly
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Leonard Patrick "Red" Kelly, born on July 9, 1927, in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, became one of the most respected figures in the history of professional hockey. His career spanned two decades, during which he played as both a defenseman and a center, showcasing his adaptability and skill on the ice. Kelly began his professional journey with the Detroit Red

Leonard Patrick "Red" Kelly, born on July 9, 1927, in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, became one of the most respected figures in the history of professional hockey. His career spanned two decades, during which he played as both a defenseman and a center, showcasing his adaptability and skill on the ice. Kelly began his professional journey with the Detroit Red

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1948-1967

Goals

281

Assists

542

Points

823

PIM

327

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Career Timeline

1948-1960

Detroit Red Wings (NHL)

Player

1960-1967

Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

Player

1968-1969

Los Angeles Kings (NHL)

Head Coach

1970-1973

Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)

Head Coach

1971-1972

Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)

General Manager

1974-1977

Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

Head Coach

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Born Jul 9th, 1927

Died May 2nd, 2019

Age 91 years old

Height / Weight 5' 11" 180 lbs

Position C

Sweater # 4

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