Became captain of the Maple Leafs during the 1957-1958.
Compiled a 17-26-4 record as Head Coach of the Maple Leafs (1988-1989).
Played in seven NHL All-Star games (1955-1956, 1956-1957, 1958-1959, 1961-1962,
1962-1963, 1963-1964 & 1967-1968).
Spent the off-seasons as a miner.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975.
Played 21 NHL seasons & 1,187 games, as a right wing and center, with
the Maple Leafs, both of which still rank as 1st all-time in team
history.