Irvine Wallace "Ace" Bailey,Right Wing 1927 to 1934
271 Games 96 Goals 69 Assists 165 Points 390 PM
Ace Bailey was one of the Leafs true stars. He was the leading scorer in the NHL 1928-29 with 22 Goals/32 Points in 44 games. He led the leafs in scoring again in the 1929-30 season and fell 1 point short of a third straight season in 1930-31
Ace was a member of the 1932 Stanley Cup team which was the leafs 1st ever cup win.
Ace was inducted into the NHL Hockey Hall of Fame 1975
Bailey's # 6 was the 1st jersey retired by the Maple Leafs
Bailey was a well known Gardens employee as he was a timekeeper from 1938 to 1984
Bailey's career came to an abrupt end on December 12, 1933, when he was hit from behind by Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins, apparently in retaliation for a hit he had received from Frank "King "Clancy moments earlier, and hit his head on the ice, fracturing his skull. It was feared that Bailey would not survive after severely injuring his head. Bailey did recover, but never played hockey again. An All-Star Benefit Game was held at Maple Leaf Gardens on February 14, 1934, which raised $20,909.40 for Bailey and his family. Bailey and Shore shook hands and embraced at centre ice before the game began. Thirteen years later, the NHL introduced an annual all-star game.
271 Games 96 Goals 69 Assists 165 Points 390 PM
Bailey's career came to an abrupt end on December 12, 1933, when he was hit from behind by Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins, apparently in retaliation for a hit he had received from Frank "King "Clancy moments earlier, and hit his head on the ice, fracturing his skull. It was feared that Bailey would not survive after severely injuring his head. Bailey did recover, but never played hockey again. An All-Star Benefit Game was held at Maple Leaf Gardens on February 14, 1934, which raised $20,909.40 for Bailey and his family. Bailey and Shore shook hands and embraced at centre ice before the game began. Thirteen years later, the NHL introduced an annual all-star game.
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