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Here's why Detroit Red Wings will retire Red Kelly's jersey this week

The Detroit Red Wings will retire defenseman Red Kelly's No. 4 on Feb. 1 against the Maple Leafs. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Red Wings will raise another number to the rafters of Little Caesars Arena on Friday. Hall of Fame defenseman Red Kelly’s No. 4 will be retired before the 7:30 p.m. game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Kelly spent parts of 13 seasons with the Wings and finished his career with just over seven years in Toronto.

Free Press sports writer Ryan Ford takes a look at Kelly’s career: