Ron Francis Hall of Fame NHL

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Ron Francis

Inducted:
2007

Ron Francis NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

Stats:
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)

Born:
March 1, 1963
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

Position:
Centre

College:
NA

Ron Francis is a model of consistency, class, and leadership in NHL history. Over his 23-season career (1981–2004), he quietly compiled 1,798 points in 1,731 games, ranking fourth in league history. Drafted fourth overall in 1981, he spent a decade as the face of the Hartford Whalers, setting franchise records in goals, assists, and points. Mid-career trades placed him with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he helped win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992 and claimed the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 1995 for his defensive prowess .

He finished his career with the Carolina Hurricanes and brief stint in Toronto, eventually having his number 10 retired in both Hartford and Carolina. Off the ice, Francis earned three Lady Byng Trophies for sportsmanship and the King Clancy Award for leadership and community service. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007, his legacy centers on excellence, humility, and impact across multiple facets of the game.

Francis's Awards and Records

  • Stanley Cup Champion (2×) – 1991, 1992
  • Frank J. Selke Trophy (1×) – 1995
  • Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (3×) – 1995, 1998, 2002
  • King Clancy Memorial Trophy (1×) – 2002
  • NHL All-Star (4×) – 1983, 1985, 1990, 1996
  • Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee – 2007
  • 10 Jersey Retired – By both Hartford Whalers and Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL Records

    • 2nd All-Time in NHL Assists: 1,249 assists
    • 5th All-Time in NHL Points (as of 2024): 1,798 points
    • 3rd Most NHL Games Played: 1,731 games
    • Most Points in Hartford Whalers Franchise History
    • Most Assists in a Single Season by a Whaler/Hurricane: 69 (1989–90)
    • Only player with 1,200+ assists not named Gretzky or Jagr

    NHL Teams

    Hartford Whalers (1981-91)
    Pittsburgh Penguins (1991-98)
    Carolina Hurricanes (1999-2004)
    Toronto Maple Leafs (2003-04)

    NHL draft:
    4th overall, 1981
    Hartford Whalers

    Numbers Worn:
    10

    NHL Stats

    Games Played
    1,731
    Goals
    549
    Assists
    1,249
    Points
    1,798
    Stanley Cups
    2 (1991, 1992)
    All-Star Selections
    4 (1983, 1985, 1990, 1996)
    Lady Byng Trophies
    3 (1995, 1998, 2002)
    Frank J. Selke Trophy
    1 (1995)
    King Clancy Trophy
    1 (2002)
    Games Played Rank
    3rd in NHL history
    Assists Rank
    2nd all-time
    Points Rank
    4th all-time