Toronto Maple Leafs: Top Five Captains in Team History

Jan 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs former player Dave Keon (14) acknowledges the fans during a ceremony honoring his career prior to the start of the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Air Canada Centre. The Canadiens beat the Maple Leafs 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

4) Dave Keon

Career stats: 1296 GP, 396 G, 590 A, 986 P

Achievements: Calder Memorial Trophy in 1961, Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1962 and 1963, Stanley Cup champion in 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1967, and Hockey Hall of Fame, inducted in 1986.

Recently ranked the #1 Maple Leafs player in history, Dave Keon captained the team from 1969-1975.

From the get go, Keon won the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year in 1961. He led the Leafs in scoring in the 1963–64, 1966–67, and 1969–70 seasons, and was also known for his fast skating and defensive play.

With the Leafs, Keon won the Stanley cup in the 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64 and 1966–67 seasons. Additionally, he was the Conn Smythe Trophy winner in 1967 as playoffs MVP.

Inducted in 1986 into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Keon may not have necessarily won the Stanley cup as captain of the Leafs, but his dominance during that time definitely carried into his tenure as captain, solidifying his leadership skills.