The Red Kelly Story, Leonard Red Kelly
The Red Kelly Story, Leonard Red Kelly
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The Red Kelly Story

Author: Leonard “Red” Kelly, L. Waxy Gregoire, David M. Dupuis

Narrator: Jonathan Watton

Unabridged: 12 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 10/30/2020


Synopsis

The life and times of the eight-time Stanley Cup winner When Boston coach Lynn Patrick was asked who he’d pick between Rocket Richard or Gordie Howe he answered, “Neither! I’ll take Red Kelly!” The only player to have won eight Stanley Cups without playing for Montreal, Red began his life in hockey on the cedar swamps near Port Dover, Ontario, and went on to win accolades and championships as a Detroit Red Wing and Toronto Maple Leaf. Go back in time with Red as he reminisces about his childhood: the time he nearly drowned; when he brought St. Michael’s College to three provincial championships; and his jump into a career with the NHL where sportsmanlike conduct won him multiple Lady Byng trophies. While playing with the Leafs, he served as member of parliament in Lester Pearson’s government. After retiring in 1967 as a player, Red coached for a decade in the NHL with Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and Toronto. This is a fascinating biography of a life well lived — on and off the ice.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Aurora on January 27, 2018

While I had a bit of a rough start with the writing style of this one--it felt kind of choppy at first, and I've found, in reading the million and six hockey books I've been reading, you really need a writing style suited to play-by-plays of games to write a decent hockey book--I did end up having......more

Goodreads review by patrick on September 13, 2019

I must say this is someone that I had never heard of before. He won eight Stanley cups without playing with the Montreal Canadians. He played for the Detroit Red Wings from 1947 to 1960 he was going to be traded to the New York Rangers and he said he would rather retire than play for them. He was th......more

Goodreads review by Joe on February 03, 2025

Apparently this is the first real biography of Leonard "Red" Kelly. It's about time - the guy is almost ninety years old. The only player to win eight Stanley Cups who is not a Montreal Canadien. I was aware that he was an MP but did not know any of the details. He was a glutton for punishment. I di......more

Goodreads review by Joe on May 12, 2021

The autobiography of my favourite NHL player from the days of my youth. Very much enjoyed the book.......more