Article 1Y7DF Leafs retire jerseys of 16 honored players, including Sundin, Gilmour

Leafs retire jerseys of 16 honored players, including Sundin, Gilmour

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The Toronto Maple Leafs broke with tradition Saturday, announcing that they've retired the jerseys of all 16 previously honored players.

Player Number
Johnny Bower1
Turk Broda1
Hap Day4
Red Kelly4
King Clancy7
Tim Horton7
Charlie Conacher9
Ted Kennedy9
Syl Apps10
George Armstrong10
Mats Sundin13
Wendel Clark17
Borje Salming21
Darryl Sittler27
Frank Mahovlich27
Doug Gilmour93

Dave Keon's No. 14 was also retired Saturday. Keon was part of the Maple Leafs from 1960 to 1975, serving as captain from 1969-75. He won four Stanley Cups with the team and was named playoff MVP in 1967.

As part of the move, Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk switched from No. 21, which was honored for defenseman Borje Salming, and will now wear No. 25.

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