This morning, we have sad news that Eddie Shack, member of the last Toronto Maple Leafs dynasty, passed away overnight after a long battle with cancer.
The Sudbury native spent the majority of his career with the Maple Leafs, winning Stanley Cups in 1962, 63, 64, and 1967. He also played for the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Eddie Shack became just as famous off-ice as he was on, starting with the hit single "Clear the Track, Here's Eddie Shack";
And continuing with his over tbe top personality, love of the game, and non-stop stories:
Off the ice, Shack was also known as one of the busiest businessmen outside of Tim Horton:
When he played junior hockey in Guelph, Ontario, he convinced the team’s sponsor, Biltmore Hats, to give him discounts and he set himself up as haberdasher to players throughout the entire league.