King Clancy

King Clancy (Known as "Francis Michael Clancy")

Hall of Fame Defenseman, Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion, Maple Leafs Patriarch

Born 25 February 1903

Ottawa, Canada

Passed Away 10 November 1986 Toronto, Canada

Lifespan 83 years old

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"If you can't beat 'em in the alley, you can't beat 'em on the ice; but always shake hands when the game is over."

Archival Overview

Irrepressible Hall of Fame defenseman and Maple Leafs icon whose fighting spirit, wit, and three Stanley Cups inspired the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

Biographical Record

Francis Michael "King" Clancy was one of the most colourful and spirited personalities in hockey history. Born in Ottawa, Clancy starred on the Ottawa Senators' famous 1920s dynasty, winning two Stanley Cups before Conn Smythe purchased him for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1930 for an unprecedented $35,000.

Clancy led the Leafs to the 1932 Stanley Cup in the newly opened Maple Leaf Gardens. Later serving as NHL referee, head coach, and vice president of the Maple Leafs, Clancy remained the beloved soul of the franchise for over fifty years. The NHL's King Clancy Memorial Trophy honors leadership and humanitarian contribution.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Mount Hope Catholic Cemetery
Toronto, Canada

                         GPS: 43.7167, -79.3833                    

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