As posted last night, NHL.com’s Dave Stubbs wrote a fantastic article about Ted Lindsay to commemorate his 100th birthday. This morning, the NHLPA pays tribute to Lindsay, who was instrumental in the founding of the league’s players association:
On what would have been his 100th birthday, we celebrate the late Ted Lindsay and the legacy he left through his courage and positive impact on the game still felt by players today. pic.twitter.com/h6ir8uU3rt
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) July 29, 2025
100 years ago today, #7 was born. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/llcPdZhzwl
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) July 29, 2025
THIS DATE IN 1925: Hockey Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay is born in Renfrew, Ontario. He goes on to win four Stanley Cups with the @DetroitRedWings and becomes a key figure in forming the NHLPA.
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) July 29, 2025
Full story on @NHLdotcom: https://t.co/79vX5g2Ilm #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/HZ8EDmPP7X
"Ted's willingness to stand up for his fellow players helped lay the foundation for modern sports unions. He saw the value in a unified voice for players, which is integral to the work that we do here at the NHLPA to this day." – Marty Walsh, NHLPA Executive Director https://t.co/JpdhRS3SMK
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) July 29, 2025
#7 A true legend on and off the ice. Union Strong!