The smooth skating Hall of Famer was born in Simcoe, Ontario in the summer of 1927. His trademark nickname “Red” was given to him because of his red hair at a young age.
The 1950’s legend was the blue-print for today’s modern, puck rushing defenceman. He was Bobby Orr before Bobby Orr was. An offensive threat from the blue-line that many had never seen. In the ’60s he became the shut down center that every time would kill for. A elite 200-foot player that would make Patrice Bergeron jealous. Kelly was a hockey player.