131. Dave “Tiger” Williams

Before Tiger Woods jumped upon the golf world, the most famous sports feline was that of Dave “Tiger” Williams. The rugged enforcer set the career mark for most penalty minutes of all time, and chances are if you saw a game with Tiger in it, he would be watching the game too from the confines of the penalty box. Williams was not juts a thug, he was actually a capable scorer who netted 35 goals one year and finished with 513 points in his career. Not bad for someone who was barely on the ice.

Should Dave Williams be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 54.9%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.5%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.1%

No opinion. - 1.4%

No way! - 21.1%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Weyburn, Saskatchewan Canada
Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1991
Position: Center
Games Played: 962
Notable Statistics:
241 Goals
272 Assists
513 Points
-41 Plus/Minus
3,971 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
29.7 Point Shares

83 Playoff Games
12 Goals
23 Assists
35 Points
-2 Plus/Minus
455 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*

*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
Played For: Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks
Non-NHL Teams: Swift Current Broncos (WCJHL)
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Rings (None)
NHL All-Star (1) (1981)
Most Penalties in Minutes (3) (1977, 1979 & 1981)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: 12 Top Ten Penalties in Minutes Finishes
Rankings: 1. Penalties in Minutes: 3,971

These rankings are as of the end of the 2024-25 Season.