Why is Dick Duff in the Hockey Hall of Fame?

Never a top offensive player in the league, Dick Duff was inducted into the Hall of Fame 34 years after retired.

In the latest episode of our podcast, we ask why Dick Duff was inducted at all, why he was inducted when he was, and whether or not his induction sets a dangerous precedent for the Hall of Fame.

Listen here:

Matt Cullen, Duff, Provost

Dick Duff’s Career:

Dick Duff’s Achievements:

  • Goals:
    • Top 10 twice
    • Top 10 in GPG twice
    • Single-season totals:
      • Scored 25 goals four times
      • Scored 20 goals five times
  • Points:
    • Scored 50 points once
  • Plus/Minus:
    • Top 10 once
  • All Star:
    • 7 All Star Game appearance
  • VsX:
    • Best 7 Seasons:
      • Goals: 179th All Time
      • Assists: Doesn’t qualify
      • Points: Doesn’t qualify
    • Best 10 Seasons:
      • Goals: 154th All Time
      • Assists: Doesn’t qualify
      • Points: Doesn’t qualify.

Dick Duff’s Great Teams:

  • NHL:
    • Top 3 Forward (by points) on two Champions (‘62 Leafs, ‘69 Canadiens) and one Final Four (‘56 Leafs)
    • Top 6 Forward (by points) on three Champions (‘63 Leafs, ‘65, ‘66 Canadiens) and two Runners Up (‘59, ‘60 Leafs)
    • Top 9 Forward (by points) on one Champion (‘68 Canadiens), one Runner Up (‘67 Canadiens) and one Final Four (‘61 Leafs)

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