This is a very sad day in the world of sports as it was announced today that Hockey Hall of Famer, Ted Lindsay passed away today at the age of 93.
Breaking in with the Detroit Red Wings as a teenager in the 1944-45 season, Lindsay would prove himself as one of the best players in the 1950’s. From the 1947/48 season to the 1956/57 season he would be chosen for eight First Team All Star and one Second Team All Star accolades and was the Art Ross Trophy winner in 1949/50. On a line with another legend, Gordie Howe, Lindsay helped the Detroit Red Wings four times (1950, 1952, 1954 & 1955).
While Lindsay was an incredible hockey player, his greatest contribution to the game was spearheading the formation of the Players’ Association. He would become their President in 1966. He was considered so important that the Player’s Association renamed their version of the Most Valuable Player Award to the Ted Lindsay Award.
He would be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966, the year after he retired as the institution waived the mandatory three year period for eligibility.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Ted Lindsay at this time.
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