"Someone who as a hockey player growing up in Michigan, he's a man who built Hockeytown, someone that embodies everything that it means to be a Red Wing, not only a player but a person." - @Dylanlarkin39 #RIP7
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VIDEO: Red Wings React To Passing Of Ted Lindsay
Photo credit: @DetroitRedWings
By Nick Seguin
Mar 4, 2019, 20:23 ESTUpdated: Mar 4, 2019, 20:24 EST
The hockey world lost a legend today in Ted Lindsay.
Lindsay was a great player back in his day, making 11 All-Star Game appearances, winning an Art Ross Trophy and four Stanley Cups. He was part of the famous Production Line with Gordie Howe and Alex Delvecchio, firmly implanting him in Red Wings lore forever. His number 7 hangs from the rafters of Little Caesars Arena.
Lindsay was always a presence in the Red Wings culture, both literally as he roams the concourses of Little Caesars Arena and visits the players in the locker rooms, and figuratively, as his number 7 hangs from the rafters among all the other Red Wings greats.
Management knew him well. The players knew him well. Everyone is feeling the loss today. Below are reactions from some within the Red Wings organization.
DYLAN LARKIN
NIKLAS KRONWALL
"Whenever you had the chance to be around Ted, it was just great, just who he was as as person, someone you really looked up to." #RIP7
KEN HOLLAND
JIM DEVELLANO
THE HOCKEY WORLD
Lindsay did a lot for the Red Wings organization, but he did even more for the game of hockey. He fought tooth and nail for the players to unite into what would eventually become the NHLPA to the detriment of his own career. He boycotted his own Hall of Fame ceremony because it was a men-only event. His perseverance, leadership, and kindness left everyone who ever met him better off.
Here are some of the many reactions from the hockey world on today’s news:
We used to walk by this photo in Olympia room at Joe Louis Arena every day. It served as inspiration and brought many of Ted’s stories to life. If they play pick-up hockey in heaven, I’d like to think everyone is nervously doing up their chinstraps today. You were a giant Ted.
Ted Lindsay has passed at 93. Outstanding player, NHLPA founder but my fav memory was how he boycotted his own HHoF in '66 induction because wives and families were not allowed to attend. The rule changed after that. RIP.
Grief. Mr.Ted Lindsay was an icon both on and off the Ice.The numbers and hockey stories are being articulated but his tremendous contribution to our foundation will be his legacy with us and the community we serve. His spirit will always be with us Rest easy and Godspeed Friend
So sad to hear of Ted Lindsay’s passing. This is the last time I saw him at Joe Louis Arena. He’ll be remembered for many things but I’ll remember “Terrible Ted” most for how much of a gentleman he was & how much he adored his wife Joanne. They are together again. 🙏
The face and spirit of hockey has left us. RIP Ted Lindsay.
Saddened to hear Ted Lindsay has passed.Had the honor/privilege in the #DRW lockeroom (‘93-‘01) to have my stall beside his.Ted’s presence helped teach me about having true respect for the game and accountability to those who played it before us. You were a great man “Terrible”
Rest in peace, Ted. We miss you already.
Always in our hearts. #RIP7
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