Last Updated on August 17, 2023, 9:34 am
Bobby Baun, also known as ‘Boomer,’ an ice hockey defenseman of Canada, died suddenly at age 86.
He had been ill for the past few months; social media announced his death news on August 15, 2023.
However, his actual death cause is not known yet. Condolences and prayers are with his family and close companions. His funeral services will soon release by his family.
Bobby Baun Net worth
Bobby Baun spent a great career in the sports field. He earned an estimated net worth of around $5 to $7 million.
He made a considerable amount by playing hockey throughout his career. He was determined as a playoff goal in Maple Leaf History, which was the most significant achievement of his career.
Bobby earned the respect due to his abilities and sportsmanship. He had remarkable skills.
His career is an example for future hockey players and the benefits of enthusiasm and hard work in achieving excellence in any field.
The sports field will never forget his legacy or extraordinary talent. He had a profound influence on the hockey field and the hearts of his fans.
Know more about Bobby Baun.
Booby was born on September 9, 1936, in Lanigan, Saskatchewan, Canada. He played 17 seasons of the National Hockey League from 1956 to 1973.
Baun began his career officially in 1952; he played for Rochester Americans, Toronto Maple Leafs, Oakland Seals, and Detroit Red Wings.
He started playing hockey as a junior with Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey Association; he played for four years with the Toronto team from 1952 to 1956, winning the memorial cup between 1955 and 1956.
Bobby Baun’s Professional Career
Baun began playing professionally in 1956; he became part of the Rochester Americans team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, associated with the American Hockey League.
He played with Toronto in 11 seasons after being called up to the Leafs during the current campaign, winning the Stanley Cup in 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1967.
He was considered the gutsiest playoff goal in Maple Leafs History. On April 23, 1964, Baun scored in overtime after returning to the ice in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final after a shot block on Gordie Howe that broke his leg and sent him to the hospital at the Detroit Olympia.
At 1:43 in the extra period, Baun skipped a puck through traffic to win 4-3 and force a decisive game while his right leg was extensively wrapped and frozen with a hypodermic needle.
Even though the extent of the leg damage wasn’t recognized until after Toronto’s ultimate victory, he still participated in the game.
In a ranking of the top 100 players in franchise history conducted by an alums/media panel for the club’s 100th anniversary in 2017, Baun came in 30th overall and 7th among club defensemen.
Baun’s NHL Pension Scheme:
In the 1980s, Baun established an NHL alum group and looked into the league’s pension scheme.
Although it was marketed to athletes as the finest in professional sports, Baun’s pension was just $7,622 per year after 17 NHL seasons.
Few other players offered Baun any encouragement, and he soon quit. An audit supported by Carl Brewer later revealed issues with the pension scheme.
Baun received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology on June 1, 2007, for his efforts on and off the ice.
Baun was admitted to the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Kyle Baun, a former NHL hockey player who appeared in five games, is the grandson of Baun.
Moreover, Bobby was a resident of Ontario’s Ajax.86 years old, he was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 83 kg.
Prayers for him, may he get peace hereafter, Rest in Peace Bobby Baun.
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