The Most Colorful Toronto Maple Leafs of All-Time

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 26: Brad Smith #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Minnesota North Stars during NHL game action on March 26, 1986 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 26: Brad Smith #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Minnesota North Stars during NHL game action on March 26, 1986 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 05: Statues of former Toronto Maple Leafs goalies Johnny Bower and Turk Broda enshrined in Legends Row outside the Air Canada Centre .. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 05: Statues of former Toronto Maple Leafs goalies Johnny Bower and Turk Broda enshrined in Legends Row outside the Air Canada Centre .. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a long history.

When you’ve been around as long as the Toronto Maple Leafs it’s inevitable that among the myriad of players that have donned the blue and white that there have been a few who called attention to themselves for reasons beyond skating, passing, and shooting.

Hockey is the world’s fastest team sport and the entertainment value of the game is arguably above and beyond all others. When you add some colorful personalities to the mix, it’s hard to understand why everyone isn’t a fan.

This article will look back at five one-time buds who were a joy to watch as much for their antics as their on ice performances.  T

hey are among the most colorful, unique, and memorable players to have passed through the ranks of the Toronto Maple Leafs.