Legendary Leafs Defenseman Passes Away

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Dawson McKenzie
August 15, 2023 (3:24 PM)

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This week has been tough for the Leafs and their fans, as they now mourn the passing of another Leaf, Bob Baun, a 4-time Stanley Cup winner and Leafs legendary defenseman.

Baun Passes Monday Morning

The Leafs announced today via X (Twitter) Baun's passing, and previous reports stated that Baun Passed Monday evening. Baun was 86 years old.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are deeply saddened by the passing of Bob Baun, whose enduring legacy of remarkable resilience includes his iconic overtime game-winning goal during a Stanley Cup final despite playing with a broken leg.

Bob possessed unquestionable toughness and incredible pride in being a Toronto Maple Leaf. His inspirational presence continues to embody the heart of the game. He will be greatly missed by the team and its fans. Our thoughts are with Bob's loved ones during this difficult time. - Brendan Shanahan

Baun's Cup Winning Legacy

Baun was a 4-time stanley cup champion with the leafs, playing with the franchise from 1956-1967 and then again from 1970-1973. He scored 37 goals and 187 assists in 964 career games.

Baun was notorious for his toughness. Despite standing at 5 foot 9, he was a hard-nosed defenseman who racked up over 1400 minutes in penalties during his career. As mentioned in the Leafs' statement, his strength and toughness were demonstrated by his unwavering commitment to the team, even scoring the cup-winning goal in 1964 on a broken leg.

Our thoughts and condolences are with the Baun family and those close to him.

As read on Marker Zone - "Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion Passes Away"