Photo: Bruce Bennett/GettyBeloved hockey star Ted Lindsay has died, the National Hockey League Player’s Association confirmed on Monday.Lindsay — who was born in Ontario, Canada — was 93.“The players and NHLPA staff are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Lindsay – a player, a trailblazer, and a gentleman,” the player’s association said in a tweet. ” ‘Terrible Ted’ was loved across the hockey world and beyond for his play, dedication to fellow players and charitable work.”According to theDetroit Free Press, Lindsay spent 14 seasons playing for the Red Wings. Lindsay helped his team secure four Stanley Cup wins during that time period in the early 1950s. During one of those Stanley Cup wins, Lindsay started the tradition of skating around the ice with the cup.Bruce Bennett Studios/GettyLindsay also played with the Chicago Blackhawks for three seasons.According to the outlet, Lindsay retired in 1964 while playing for the Blackhawks — though four years later returned for one season with the Wings at age 39.During his career, the athlete — who earned the nickname “Terrible Ted” for his on-the-ice demeanor — scored 379 goals and 472 assists over regular season games,USA Todayreported.Before ending his time as a pro, Lindsay famously started the players’ union. He has since been named one of the 100 greatest players in the history of the NHL in 2017, reportedUSA Today.Lindsay is memorialized in statue form outside of the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.REX/ShutterstockLindsay was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame back in 1966. In 2010, the league’s MVP award was renamed as the Ted Lindsay Award.In addition to his lasting mark on the sport of hockey, Lindsay was also focused on giving back, and started theTed Lindsay Foundationto support the fight against autism.
Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty
Beloved hockey star Ted Lindsay has died, the National Hockey League Player’s Association confirmed on Monday.Lindsay — who was born in Ontario, Canada — was 93.“The players and NHLPA staff are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Lindsay – a player, a trailblazer, and a gentleman,” the player’s association said in a tweet. ” ‘Terrible Ted’ was loved across the hockey world and beyond for his play, dedication to fellow players and charitable work.”According to theDetroit Free Press, Lindsay spent 14 seasons playing for the Red Wings. Lindsay helped his team secure four Stanley Cup wins during that time period in the early 1950s. During one of those Stanley Cup wins, Lindsay started the tradition of skating around the ice with the cup.Bruce Bennett Studios/GettyLindsay also played with the Chicago Blackhawks for three seasons.According to the outlet, Lindsay retired in 1964 while playing for the Blackhawks — though four years later returned for one season with the Wings at age 39.During his career, the athlete — who earned the nickname “Terrible Ted” for his on-the-ice demeanor — scored 379 goals and 472 assists over regular season games,USA Todayreported.Before ending his time as a pro, Lindsay famously started the players’ union. He has since been named one of the 100 greatest players in the history of the NHL in 2017, reportedUSA Today.Lindsay is memorialized in statue form outside of the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.REX/ShutterstockLindsay was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame back in 1966. In 2010, the league’s MVP award was renamed as the Ted Lindsay Award.In addition to his lasting mark on the sport of hockey, Lindsay was also focused on giving back, and started theTed Lindsay Foundationto support the fight against autism.
Beloved hockey star Ted Lindsay has died, the National Hockey League Player’s Association confirmed on Monday.
Lindsay — who was born in Ontario, Canada — was 93.
“The players and NHLPA staff are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Lindsay – a player, a trailblazer, and a gentleman,” the player’s association said in a tweet. ” ‘Terrible Ted’ was loved across the hockey world and beyond for his play, dedication to fellow players and charitable work.”
According to theDetroit Free Press, Lindsay spent 14 seasons playing for the Red Wings. Lindsay helped his team secure four Stanley Cup wins during that time period in the early 1950s. During one of those Stanley Cup wins, Lindsay started the tradition of skating around the ice with the cup.
Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty
Lindsay also played with the Chicago Blackhawks for three seasons.
According to the outlet, Lindsay retired in 1964 while playing for the Blackhawks — though four years later returned for one season with the Wings at age 39.
During his career, the athlete — who earned the nickname “Terrible Ted” for his on-the-ice demeanor — scored 379 goals and 472 assists over regular season games,USA Todayreported.
Before ending his time as a pro, Lindsay famously started the players’ union. He has since been named one of the 100 greatest players in the history of the NHL in 2017, reportedUSA Today.Lindsay is memorialized in statue form outside of the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
REX/Shutterstock
Lindsay was inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame back in 1966. In 2010, the league’s MVP award was renamed as the Ted Lindsay Award.
In addition to his lasting mark on the sport of hockey, Lindsay was also focused on giving back, and started theTed Lindsay Foundationto support the fight against autism.
source: people.com
