Legendary Maple Leafs defenseman Bobby Baun passed away last week and with that, as always, comes an outpouring of love, support, condolences, tributes and memories celebrating the person and player.
Baun was loved by his fans and teammates, but he was also loved and respected by his opponents as well, it would seem. This past week, Don Cherry took to social media to share one of the lessons that Baun taught him on the ice during his rookie season in the AHL.
While this lesson was way more valuable when Cherry played, especially in the AHL, it still rings true today. This one is sort of a right of passage. As a young player, you're looking to the guys around you to teach you and help you learn the ropes. On that night, Baun taught Cherry a lesson he never forgot.