A beloved Toronto Maple Leafs legend and the team’s oldest living player has died at 95, marking the end of an era for hockey fans. The native Torontonian spent his entire NHL career with the Leafs, appearing in all 64 of his games between 1955 and 1957 after beginning his professional journey with the junior Toronto Marlboros in 1949–50. Known for his resilience, he earned a dollar a day during his early years while playing alongside future captain George Armstrong. His contributions to the franchise, though brief, left a lasting impact on Leafs history.

Ron Hurst, the oldest living Toronto Maple Leaf, passed away on Thursday at 95. Toronto native played all 64 of his NHL games for the Leafs between 1955 and 1957. He broke in with the junior Toronto Marlboros in 1949-50 for a dollar a day, playing alongside future Leafs captain George Armstrong. Hurst recorded 12 […]