Darryl Sittler

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Darryl Sittler

Inducted:
1989

Darryl Sittler NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)

Born: 
September 18, 1950
St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada

Position:
Centre

College:
NA

Darryl Sittler was the face of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1970s and remains one of the franchise’s most iconic players. A powerful center with soft hands and strong leadership, Sittler combined skill, toughness, and heart in every shift. He is best known for setting the NHL single-game record with 10 points in 1976—an achievement that still stands.

As team captain, he consistently led by example, producing multiple 100-point seasons and delivering in clutch moments, including dramatic playoff performances. Sittler’s passion for the game and loyalty to Toronto made him a fan favorite. His influence extended beyond the ice as he remained involved with the team and community long after his playing days.

With over 1,100 career points and a lasting legacy, Sittler was rightfully inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989.

Sittler's Awards and Records

  • 6× NHL All-Star Game selection
  • Team Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs (1975–1981)
  • Scored 100+ points in back-to-back seasons (1977–78, 1978–79)
  • Recorded a 5-goal playoff game in 1976 vs. Philadelphia

NHL Records

  • Holds the NHL record for most points in a single game: 10 points
  • First player in NHL history to record 10 points in one game
  • Only player in NHL history with a 10-point game and a 5-goal playoff game
  • Named to the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players list (2017)

    NHL Teams:

    Toronto Maple Leafs (1970-1982)
    Philadelphia Flyers (1982-1984)
    Detroit Red Wings (1984-85)

    NHL draft:
    8th overall, 1970
    Toronto Maple Leafs

    Number Worn:
    27

    NHL Stats

    Seasons:
    1970–1985
    Games Played:
    1,096
    Goals:
    484
    Assists:
    637
    Points:
    1,121
    Penalty Minutes:
    948
    International:
    Games Played:
    27
    Goals:
    11
    Assists:
    6
    Points:
    17
    Penalty Minutes:
    18