Political Career
| Leonard Patrick "Red" Kelly CM |
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| Member of the Canada Parliament for York West |
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| In office 1962–1965 |
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| Preceded by | John Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Robert Winters |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Andra Carol McLaughlin m. 4 July 1959 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Kelly was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1962 federal election at the York West riding under the Liberal party led by Lester B. Pearson. He was re-elected there in the following year's election in which his Progressive Conservative opponent was future NHL agent Alan Eagleson.
Kelly continued to play with the Toronto Maple Leafs during his terms as a Member of Parliament. During the Great Canadian Flag Debate, he received opposition from Leafs owner Conn Smythe who opposed Pearson's plans to replace the Union Jack flag with the Maple Leaf.
After serving two terms in the 25th and 26th Canadian Parliaments, Kelly left federal politics and did not seek re-election in 1965. He was succeeded in York West by fellow Liberal Robert Winters.
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