tobacco constantly, and while hovering around the crease would spit the juice into opposing goaltenders’ eyes. Stewart would readily stand up for his teammates, and fought consistently as a result – he led the NHL in penalty minutes with 133 in 1927, edging out famed bruiser Eddie Shore by 3 minutes. He was equally infamous for using his stick to ward off opponents, liberally dishing out two-handed slashes across the wrists and ankles of those who he felt were being too rough. This resulted in several famous bouts, including one with Hall of Fame defenceman and Maple Leafs strongman Red Horner. Influence on Ted Kennedy After retirement, Stewart spent a period of time coaching the Port Colborne Sailors, where he encountered a young Ted Kennedy in 1942-43. As was the case with Stewart, Kennedy was not a particularly fast skater, but like Stewart he also possessed fine balance and stickhandling ability. Stewart confided in his young trainee that to compensate for his lack of speed, he would need to become an expert playmaker, learning how to work from the corners. He drilled Kennedy prodigiously in passing, as well as how to have an effective net-front presence. These two skillsets would become hallmarks of Kennedy's game, leading him to captaincy of the Maple Leafs, a Stanley Cup dynasty and lasting fame as one of the greatest Leafs to ever play. Stewart's use of an upright lie on his blade also seems to have had an influence on Kennedy, who used a similarly L-shaped stick. Career achievements and facts Won the Hart Trophy in 1926 and 1930. Led NHL in scoring in 1926. Played in the 1934 Ace Bailey Benefit All-Star Game. Led the playoffs in scoring in 1926 with six goals and three assists for nine points in eight games. Led the league in penalty minutes in 1927 with 133. Holds the NHL record for fastest two goals (four seconds apart) set on January 3, 1931, against the Boston Bruins (matched by Deron Quint in 1995–96). Career statistics * Stanley Cup Champion. References Notes External links 1899 births 1957 deaths Boston Bruins players Canadian ice hockey centres Cleveland Hockey Club ice hockey players Hart Memorial Trophy winners Hockey Hall of Fame inductees Ice hockey people from Montreal Montreal Maroons players National Hockey League scoring leaders (prior to 1947–48) New York Americans players Stanley Cup champions