Very few others did what Red Kelly did in his career.”Maple Leafs and Red Wings star Red Kelly was honoured with a statue on Legends Row outside Scotiabank Arena in 2017. He left home at 16 for St. Michael’s College, a Toronto hockey hotbed that his father had attended. “I wasn’t a strong skater as a kid but my dad knew how much I loved hockey,” Kelly said. “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. “He was a gentle man but a fierce competitor.” On Feb. 1, 2019, the Red Wings retired their No.

Source: thestar May 02, 2019 18:46 UTC