Ted Lindsay

Hockey Player

Birthday July 29, 1925

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Renfrew, Canada

DEATH DATE Mar 4, 2019 (93)

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About

Hall of Fame NHL winger nicknamed Terrible Ted. He organized the NHL players union and as a result, was traded away from his team. 

Before Fame

He played amateur hockey in Kirkland Lake before playing for the St. Michael's Majors in Toronto.

Trivia

He made a name for himself playing for the Detroit Red Wings as left wing for the Production Line, featuring center Sid Abel and right winger Gordie Howe.

Family Life

He married Joanne Lindsay and together they raised a family in the Detroit area.

Associated With

He appeared with teammate Gordie Howe on the March 1957 cover of Sports Illustrated.