Leafs retire jerseys of 16 honored players, including Sundin, Gilmour

The Toronto Maple Leafs broke with tradition Saturday, announcing that they've retired the jerseys of all 16 previously honored players.

Player Number
Johnny Bower 1
Turk Broda 1
Hap Day 4
Red Kelly 4
King Clancy 7
Tim Horton 7
Charlie Conacher 9
Ted Kennedy 9
Syl Apps 10
George Armstrong 10
Mats Sundin 13
Wendel Clark 17
Borje Salming 21
Darryl Sittler 27
Frank Mahovlich 27
Doug Gilmour 93

Dave Keon's No. 14 was also retired Saturday. Keon was part of the Maple Leafs from 1960 to 1975, serving as captain from 1969-75. He won four Stanley Cups with the team and was named playoff MVP in 1967.

As part of the move, Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk switched from No. 21, which was honored for defenseman Borje Salming, and will now wear No. 25.

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