Brophy was 83 years old.
When you have a franchise as storied and rich in history as the Toronto Maple Leafs, you have a lot to draw back on. Unfortunately, it also means in the present day, you have a lot more, well, deaths to acknowledge, as those who played pivotal roles in the team throughout the years eventually succumb.
John Brophy, head coach of the Leafs for roughly two and a half seasons from 1986-88, has passed away at the age of 83.
Sad news: John Brophy passed away this morning after battling some health issues, according to his family.