Ken Reardon
Inducted:
1966
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
April 1, 1921
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Died:
March 15, 2008
Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, Canada
Position:
Defense
College:
NA
Kenneth Joseph "Ken" Reardon was the most feared and reckless defenseman of his era, known for a high-octane playing style that once prompted a description of him as an "out-of-control car with no brakes." A cornerstone of the Montreal Canadiens' blue line in the 1940s, Reardon was a terrifying physical presence who specialized in bone-rattling body checks and end-to-end rushes. Despite his elite skill, which earned him five All-Star selections in just seven seasons, his career was defined by a total disregard for his own safety; he famously played through countless broken bones and lacerations.
His career was split by three years of distinguished service in the Canadian Army during World War II, where he earned a Certificate of Merit for bravery under fire. Though he retired at the young age of 29 due to the physical toll of his playing style, he remained a titan in Montreal as a high-ranking executive, overseeing the greatest dynasty in hockey history. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966.
Reardon's Awards and Honors
- Stanley Cup Champion (Player: 1946)
- 5x Stanley Cup Champion (Executive: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960)
- 2x NHL First All-Star Team (1947, 1950)
- 3x NHL Second All-Star Team (1946, 1948, 1949)
- 3x NHL All-Star Game appearance
- Allan Cup Champion (1943)
NHL Teams
Montreal Canadiens (1940-1942, 1945-1950)
Number Worn:
22
NHL Stats
Season Played:
7 (1940-1942, 1945-1950)
Games Played:
341
Goals:
26
Assists:
96
Points:
122
Penalty Minutes:
604
Playoff Game:
31
Playoff Points:
7
Stanley Cups:
1 (1946)