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He won the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer in 1950 with 78 points.
15 Interesting Facts About Ted Lindsay
A four-time Stanley Cup champion and fierce competitor, Ted Lindsay left an indelible mark on hockey history both as a legendary player and a pioneer for players' rights.
Position
Left wing, Forward
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He won the Stanley Cup four times during his illustrious career with the Detroit Red Wings.
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He was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history in 2017.
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He earned a fearsome nickname reflecting his toughness and fierce style of play despite his small stature.
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The Lester B. Pearson Award was renamed in his honor in 2010 to recognize his contributions to the players.
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He played on the famous 'Production Line' alongside Sid Abel and Gordie Howe.
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He was the first player to start the tradition of lifting the Stanley Cup and skating it around the ice rink.
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He helped organize the first attempt at an NHL Players' Association in the late 1950s, which led to him being traded to Chicago.
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His rough style of play directly influenced the NHL to introduce penalties for elbowing and kneeing.
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He refused to attend his own Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1966 because women were not allowed to attend.
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He returned to the NHL at age 39 for a final season in 1964-65 after being retired for four years.
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His father was also a professional hockey player who played goaltender for teams like the Renfrew Millionaires and Toronto Arenas.
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He served as a sports broadcaster on NBC, doing color analysis in the 1970s.
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He coached the Hillsdale College Chargers from 1976 to 1977 before becoming the general manager of the Red Wings.
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He initiated an anti-trust lawsuit against the NHL in the late 1950s, alleging a monopoly since 1926.
About Ted Lindsay
Ted Lindsay was a legendary Canadian left winger who starred for the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Black Hawks, famously playing on the 'Production Line' with Gordie Howe and Sid Abel. Known for his fierce, physical style of play, he won four Stanley Cups and was a key figure in organizing the first NHL Players' Association.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1950
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Art Ross Trophy Winner
1950
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1966
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Ted Lindsay Award Namesake
2010
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Ted Lindsay.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing, Forward
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight: 163 lbs (74 kg)
Born: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Died: 3/4/2019
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 379
Assists: 472
Points: 851
Teams: 3
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Detroit Red Wings Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Wings
Ted Lindsay played for 3 different teams during his 17 seasons career.