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Ted Lindsay

Ted Lindsay
Unarguably the best Left Wing of the 1950’s, Ted Lindsay was admitted right away to the Hockey Hall of Fame without having to wait the mandatory three year period after retirement. (Though, it should be noted that Lindsay retired once in 1960 and could have gone in before he returned in ’64) “Terrible” Ted was considered one of the toughest players in the NHL and spent his fair share of time in the penalty box, he was also a very good offensive producer and won the Art Ross once and led the league in assists twice. He was also a First team All Star a whopping eight times. 

In addition to his play, Ted Lindsay was instrumental in the formation of the NHLPA, which made him a hero amongst other Hockey players, yet a foe of management. His work in that field is still remembered as the Lester B. Pearson Award as the Ted Lindsay Award in honor of his work in organizing the NHLPA.



The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

Elected In:
1966

Position:
Left Wing

Played for:
Detroit Red Wings
Chicago Blackhawks

Major Accolades and Awards:
Art Ross Trophy (1) (1950)
First Team All Star (8) (1948, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 & 1957)
Second Team All Star (1) (1949)
All Star Games (11) (1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 & 1957)
Most Points (1) (1950)
Most Goals (1) (1948)
Most Assists (2) (1950 & 1957)
Stanley Cup Rings (4) (Detroit Red Wings 1950, 1952, 1954 & 1955)

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