Red Kelly

A star Defenceman with the Detroit Red Wings, Kelly won the Norris Trophy in 1954 and won four Stanley Cups while in the Motor City. Kelly could step in as a Forward when needed, and it was fairly easy for him to do as his offensive acumen was strong. Upon being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, he was converted to a Centre and though he was not a perennial All Star anymore, he was still very effective and was a good playmaker. The Leafs became just as good as Detroit, and Kelly won four additional Cups, the last of which being in 1967 whereby Kelly retired as a player shortly after. The Hockey Hall of Fame waived their three year wait, and he was inducted in 1969 as the star of the Class.



The Bullet Points:

Elected In:
1969

Position:
Defence/Centre

Played for:
Detroit Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs

Major Accolades and Awards:
Norris Trophy (1) (1954)
Lady Byng Trophy (4) (1951, 1953, 1954 & 1961)
First Team All Star (6) (1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 & 1957)
Second Team All Star (2) (1950 & 1956)
Most Goals (1) (1940 & 1941)
Most Points (1) (1942)
Stanley Cup Rings (8) (Detroit Red Wings 1950. 1952, 1954 & 1955) & (Toronto Maple Leafs 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1967)