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Darryl Sittler

1950 - today

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His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Darryl Sittler is the 221st most popular hockey player, the 999th most popular biography from Canada and the 50th most popular Canadian Hockey Player.

Darryl Sittler is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player most famous for setting an NHL single-game record with 10 points (six goals and four assists) on February 7, 1976, against the Boston Bruins while playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs—a record that remains unbroken as of 2026, celebrated on its 50th anniversary with events like a press conference and jersey reunion. He enjoyed a 15-year NHL career (1970–1985) primarily with the Maple Leafs (where he served as captain and ranks among their all-time leaders in goals and points), later with the Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings, finishing with 484 goals and 1,121 points in 1,096 games, earning induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989 and recognition as one of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players. A surprising fact is that the jersey he wore during his legendary 10-point game went missing for nearly 50 years after the 1976 contest, only resurfacing at auction around 2017 and finally reuniting with him in 2026 amid the anniversary celebrations, marking the end of a long personal quest.

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Among Hockey Players

Among hockey players, Darryl Sittler ranks 221 out of 676. Before him are Jonas Bergqvist, Sergei Gonchar, Kimmo Timonen, Sergejs Žoltoks, Róbert Švehla, and Martin Gerber. After him are Tomáš Vokoun, Milan Hnilička, Leon Draisaitl, Mika Zibanejad, Luc Robitaille, and Valtteri Filppula.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1950, Darryl Sittler ranks 760. Before him are Howard Rollins, Jackie Speier, David C. Hilmers, Jóhannes Eðvaldsson, Jimmie Wilson, and Cynthia Myers. After him are Raza Murad, Malcolm Macdonald, Vishnuvardhan, Ann Jillian, Rodney Crowell, and Bombay Jayashri.

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In Canada

Among people born in Canada, Darryl Sittler ranks 999 out of NaN. Before him are Nik Stauskas (1993), Eugenie Bouchard (1994), Anne Helm (1938), Tanya Tagaq (1975), Jill Hetherington (1964), and Mark Leduc (1962). After him are Brian McMahon (1961), Stan Rogers (1949), Kathleen Heddle (1965), Lance Storm (1969), Geoff Ryman (1951), and Emily Perkins (1977).

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Among Hockey Players In Canada

Among hockey players born in Canada, Darryl Sittler ranks 50. Before him are Al Arbour (1932), John Tavares (1990), Dale Hawerchuk (1963), Harry Sinden (1932), Glenn Anderson (1960), and Eric Brewer (1979). After him are Luc Robitaille (1966), Paul Kariya (1974), Scott Niedermayer (1973), Grant Fuhr (1962), Scott Stevens (1964), and Brendan Shanahan (1969).

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