For the British peerage title, see Earl of Balfour
| Earl Balfour | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1933 Toronto, ON, CAN |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) |
| Position | Left Wing |
| Shot | Left |
| Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Black Hawks |
| Playing career | 1952–1961 |
Earl Frederick "Spider" Balfour (Born January 4, 1933 in Toronto, Ontario) was a National Hockey League forward from 1952 to 1961. He was a defensive forward and penalty-killing expert. Balfour won the Stanley Cup with the 1960–61 Chicago Black Hawks. He retired after 288 games, posting 30 goals, 22 assists, 52 points and just 78 penalty minutes. He is currently living in the Cambridge, Ontario area.