Dave was one of my favourite captains on the Toronto Maple Leafs of all time. Dave was a leader through his example, a terrific player who did everything that was asked of him. He was not a flashy player, but a great player. He was one of the best Leafs centres in the league because he could play in any situation. Dave was a faceoff master; he was the perfect player to be out there to keep a lead. What made him so valuable was that he was good both defensively and offensively.
Achievements
Calder trophy 1960-61
In the 1960-61 season, Dave accumulated 20 goals while assisting on 25 others. He was a key factor in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Stanley Cup win, proving that he was going to be a star for years to come.
Lady Byng trophy 1961-62, 1962-63
I can’t imagine going through a whole season with only one minor all year. Yeah, Dave Keon did that twice, proving he never put his team behind the eight-ball. Dave Keon was never a me player. He was always a team player.
Con Smythe 1966-67
The Toronto Maple Leafs were in the glory of the world. The 1966-67 season was the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup. Dave Keon was the most productive player in the playoffs, recording 3 goals and 5 assists to help the team win the Stanley Cup.
Stanley Cup
Dave won four Stanley Cups in his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was a strong soldier in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ army in the 60s. He was a terrific player who did what it took to win. He knew how to win and was one of the best defensive players of his time. During those years, Dave Keon was probably the most complete player on the team.
He will be a legend for years to come —a true hero in Toronto Maple Leafs history.
Randy
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