Overall Bob Baun had an excellent stay-at-home blueline career in the National Hockey League where he was a five-time All-Star, four-time Stanley Cup winner, and was the NHL leader in Defensive Point Shares (1960-61). He is also a five time All Star.
73. Bob Baun
Bobby Baun reminds us a lot of Paul Henderson in that he is best known for one game. Baun fractured his ankle early in Game 3 of the 1964 Stanley Cup Championship but returned to the ice to score the game-winning goal against the Detroit Red Wings and would help Toronto win the Cup that year.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Lanigan, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1976
- Position: Defence
- Played For: Detroit Red Wings, Oakland Seals, Toronto Maple Leafs
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Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (5) (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 & 1968)
Most Defensive Point Shares (1) (1961)
Stanley Cup Rings (4) (Toronto Maple Leafs, 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1967)
Should Bob Baun be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 80%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 8%
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