As 2016 began, the Maple Leafs’ “Legends Row” – an array of life-sized statues outside Air Canada Centre paying tribute to the franchise’s numerous icons – had seven honourees. But Thursday, the organization announced that number would grow to double-digits with the celebration of three new Legends Row members: Dave Keon, Tim Horton and Turk Broda.
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Keon was born in Noranda, Que. on March 22, 1940, and spent his formative years in Toronto as a centreman playing and studying at storied St. Michael’s College. Although he wasn’t a big man physically at 5-foot-9, Keon made a massive impact wherever he went: in his rookie NHL season with the Leafs in 1960-61, he posted 20 goals and 45 points in 70 games and was awarded the Calder Trophy as the League’s top rookie.