Baun, a four-time Stanley Cup winner with the Toronto Maple Leafs was regarded as one of the hardest hitters of his time.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are mourning the loss of a legend after announcing that Bobby Baun passed away at age 86.
“The Toronto Maple Leafs are deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Baun, whose enduring legacy of remarkable resilience includes his iconic overtime game-winning goal during a Stanley Cup final despite playing with a broken leg,” Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan said in a startement. “Bob possessed unquestionable toughness and incredible pride in being a Toronto Maple Leaf. His inspirational presence continues to embody the heart of the game. He will be greatly missed by the team and its fans. Our thoughts are with Bob’s loved ones during this difficult time.”
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Baun played in 14 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs where the defenseman had 169 points and 1,153 penalty minutes in 739 games. He won four Stanley Cups with the franchise in the 1960s, including the team's last championship in 1967. He ranks fourth all-time amongst Leafs defensemen in both games played and penalty minutes.
The Lanigan, Saskatchewan, native is most iconically remembered for a game during the 1964 Stanley Cup Final against the Detroit Red Wings. After breaking his ankle while defending a Gordie Howe shot, Baun returned to the game and scored the game-winning goal in overtime. The Leafs staved off elimination that night and Toronto went on to win the championship, their third of the decade.
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