After Retirement From Playing
Sittler was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989. In 1991, a year after Ballard died, he rejoined the Leafs' organization as a consultant under new general manager Cliff Fletcher and also performs public relations duties for the team on an ongoing basis. In 1998, he was ranked number 93 on The Hockey News' list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players and on February 8, 2003, Sittler's number 27 was honoured by the Leafs.
Vancouver songwriters Dan Swinimer and Jeff Johnson wrote a country song commemorating Sittler's 60th birthday called "The Darryl Sittler Song". Sittler also serves as a director to a number of mineral exploration companies, including Royal Nickel and Wallbridge Mining.
Darryl Sittler travels across Canada doing public speaking, autograph signings and appearances for various companies, charities and organizations.
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