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One of the all-time great Detroit Red Wings, Ted Lindsay, has died at the age of 93.
Many people are remembering Lindsay's life, as world quickly moved across the internet of his death.
There were no shortage of reaction across Twitter and Instagram.
Commissioner Bettman statement on the passing of @NHL legend Ted Lindsay (1/2). https://t.co/98eLQc5HhHpic.twitter.com/edfPokFvu3
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 4, 2019
The players and NHLPA staff are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Lindsay – a player, a trailblazer, and a gentleman. "Terrible Ted" was loved across the hockey world and beyond for his play, dedication to fellow players and charitable work. https://t.co/jpDcnWZ68lpic.twitter.com/0QBECLqmva
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— NHLPA (@NHLPA) March 4, 2019
The Hockey Hall of Fame is saddened to learn of the passing of Honoured Member Ted Lindsay. Our thoughts are with his friends and family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/i1kwbTn4me
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) March 4, 2019
A gentleman, a multiple Stanley Cup winner, an honoured member of the HHOF, a fan of the game, and a dedicated member of the #NHLAlumni- Ted Lindsay has passed away at the age of 93. A great loss for the entire hockey community. Our thoughts are with the Lindsay family. pic.twitter.com/WWDmZeDqR3
— NHL Alumni (@NHLAlumni) March 4, 2019
Many former Red Wings and other ex-players also chimed in to memorialize No. 7:
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. pic.twitter.com/ti0t8FM5u7
Detroit Red Wings legend Ted Lindsay dies at 93
Ted Lindsay, one of the greatest Red Wings of all time, was a 5-foot-8 terror on skates. He packed a big punch on the ice. But off it, he was beloved.
— Brendan Shanahan (@brendanshanahan) March 4, 2019
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”
— Aaron Ward (@NHL_AaronWard) March 4, 2019
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 pic.twitter.com/bH9cbZA88l
— Joe Kocur (@kocurfoundation) March 4, 2019
RIP to @DetroitRedWings legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, Ted Lindsay. His impact on the game of hockey will never be looked past. Sending my thoughts and prayers.????????
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— Jeremy Roenick (@Jeremy_Roenick) March 4, 2019
Ted Lindsay. You will be missed! pic.twitter.com/V50aWSvPua
— Ken Kal (@KenKalDRW) March 4, 2019
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And many teams and international organizations have also posted about the Lindsay's death:
The hockey community mourns the loss of @DetroitRedWings legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay, who passed away at age 93. https://t.co/UhV7CRp1vWpic.twitter.com/OvMVKVl2KP
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) March 4, 2019
Ted Lindsay was chosen in 2017 as one of the NHL's top 100 players of all time https://t.co/4SHsOggIUX
— Hockey Night in Canada (@hockeynight) March 4, 2019
Sad hockey news this morning as Ted Lindsay has passed at the age of 93. RIP “Terrible Ted" former #LGRW and #Blackhawks 4X #StanleyCup Champion! Founder of @NHLPApic.twitter.com/3GQIc0S2HI
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— SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (@SiriusXMNHL) March 4, 2019
The Penguins join the hockey world in mourning the loss of Hall-of-Famer Ted Lindsay. His contributions changed the game and built some of the long-standing traditions we still practice today. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/6kxvFOBirs
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 4, 2019
Rest in peace, Ted Lindsay. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/s5MeD6udgW
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) March 4, 2019
The Dallas Stars are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Lindsay. A great competitor on the ice, he was dedicated to improving the game for all who played it. His legacy will continue to live on through his contributions to the game. pic.twitter.com/XDvHPeG2wn
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 4, 2019
The #Flyers join the hockey community in mourning the loss of the legendary Ted Lindsay. pic.twitter.com/hS1Xubro7N
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) March 4, 2019
The Detroit Red Wings lost a legend in Ted Lindsay. Our thoughts are with the Lindsay family today. pic.twitter.com/C8gdVaj4pS
— Senator Jim Runestad (@SenJimRunestad) March 4, 2019
The @DetroitRedWings lost a legend in Ted Lindsay. My thoughts are with the Lindsay family. pic.twitter.com/FtHVNEkDpo
When Ted Lindsay Fought, Everybody Won
Before Game 3 of the 1956 NHL semifinals between Detroit and Toronto, an unhinged Maple Leafs fan phoned the hotel the Red Wings were staying at to inform whoever would listen that if Ted Lindsay and Gordie Howe took the ice, they’d be shot on sight. Undeterred by the threat, each man laced them up. Howe scored a crucial second-period goal to get the Red Wings back in the game, and Lindsay scored to tie things up late in the third and then scored the winner in overtime.
— Sen. Peter J. Lucido (@SenPeterJLucido) March 4, 2019
RIP, Ted Lindsay.
The hockey world has lost one of its greatest players and leaders - both on and off the ice.
So Sorry to hear about the passing of Ted Lindsay. He was a Giant for our game as player, GM, Coach and even bigger for how he stood up for what was Right. We are all indebted to him for his contributions to the NHL. #RIPMr.Lindsay
— Marc Crawford (@CroMarcCrawford) March 4, 2019
Even the man responsible for the Stanley Cup posted. The concept of raising the Cup began with Lindsay:
The hockey world loses one of it's finest! @HockeyHallFame member and 4 x time #stanleycup champion, @DetroitRedWings Ted Lindsay...will be remembered for everything he did for the great game of hockey. Not very many in the game have a trophy named in your name.@NHLPA@NHLpic.twitter.com/LKCqc9Ia3f
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) March 4, 2019
And here's a look at how hockey writers and journalists shared their thoughts on Lindsay:
I was so lucky to know him. To work on a book with him. To hear his stories and listen to his wisdom. I miss the days when he would show up, unannounced, to my JLA office. I will always cherish the memories of his friendship and everything that he stood for. RIP, Ted Lindsay. pic.twitter.com/y7KEPexpz3
— Wheel Deal (@Bill_Roose) March 4, 2019
I'm crushed to learn this morning of the passing of @HockeyHallFame icon Ted Lindsay. My awe for Ted grew every time we sat to talk, a man who took no prisoners in a game he loved with every breath in his body. I'll have an appreciation coming to https://t.co/i8v4PTkOrr today. pic.twitter.com/jwR3kqzt9l
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His 1970s heyday included starring roles in 'Buster and Billie,' 'White Line Fever,' 'Baby Blue Marine' and 'Big Wednesday.'
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) March 4, 2019
The face and spirit of hockey has left us. RIP Ted Lindsay. pic.twitter.com/AhkBdKtJkF
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 4, 2019
Great Ted Lindsay moment:
Chris Chelios wanted Lindsay’s autograph at the 2013 alumni game: "Front and center. Sign it right here." pic.twitter.com/gZerHdQKSN
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) March 4, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lindsay family this morning. Ted Lindsay did so much for the game of hockey not only as a player but as GM and a broadcaster. He also did charity work with children, raising money for autism research. A very sad day in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/Fu30mMKvK6
— Detroit Sports Media (@TheDSportsMedia) March 4, 2019
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. ???? pic.twitter.com/OKkwrcOe7f
— Christine Simpson (@SNChrisSimpson) March 4, 2019
Ted Lindsay was a true hero to me. I never saw him play live, but I saw him live life. And if we all lived like that this world would be a far better place. What an incredible man! I love you Mr. Lindsay! You will never be forgotten. #RestInPeace
— Trevor Thompson (@iamtrevort) March 4, 2019
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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.
— Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) March 4, 2019
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Official picture of the Detroit Red Wing squad, date unknown. Front Row (left to right) Harry Lumley, Jack Stewart, General Manager Jack Adams, Capt. Sid Abel, Coach Tommy Ivan, Bill Quackenbush, Paul McGratton. Middle row: Walter Crossman, Earl Mattson, Jim Conacher, Fern Gauthier, Len Kelly, Leo Reise, Gordon Howe, Don Morrison, Ernie Burton, Trainer Frank Walker. Top Row: Marty Pavelich, Bep Guidolin, Pete Horeck, Jim McFadden, Ted Lindsay, Rod Morrison, Seated in front Mascot Mike McGeary.
Team captain Ted Lindsay of the Detroit Red Wings hugs the Stanley Cup after his team defeated Montreal Canadiens, 4-3, in a sudden death extra period to win the Stanley Cup finals in Detroit, April 16, 1954.
Ted Lindsay, Red Wings left wing attempts a goal in the first period of a game between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs, Oct. 14, 1951, Detroit. On the play Lindsay, white shirt no. 7, beneath him is Leafs Fernie Flaman (12) and Goalie is Al Rollins.
Goalie Terry Sawchuck is lifted by teammates Vic Stasiuk, right, and Marcel Pronovost after he shut out the Montreal Canadiens 6-0 to give the Detroit Red Wings the NHL championship in Detroit, March 21, 1955. Star of the game is Ted Lindsay, second from left, with three goals.
Red Wings Ted Lindsay, white shirt at left, is checked hard by Montreal defenseman Bud Macpherson who broke up this Red Wing scoring attempt in first period of Stanley Cup playoff game, March 29, 1951, Detroit.
A plaque of former Detroit Red Wings player Ted Lindsay is seen hanging in a hallway off of the players lounge area during a media tour of the Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit in September 2017.
Team captain Ted Lindsay of the Detroit Red Wings speaks into a microphone after receiving the Stanley Cup presented by NHL President Clarence Campbell, left, in Detroit on April 14, 1955. The Red Wings beat the Montreal Canadiens, 4-3, to win the Stanley Cup finals.
A statue of former Detroit Red Wings player Ted Lindsay is seen on display in the concourse of the Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit in September 2017.
NHL Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay attends game 5 of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals between the Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Joe Louis Arena on June 2, 2008 in Detroit.
Red Wings legend Ted Lindsay waves to the crowd prior to start of game between the Red Wings and the New York Rangers on October 18, 2008 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
Red Wing Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay does a ceremonial puck drop between Jamie Benn of the Dallas Stars and Henrik Zetterberg of the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena on November 29, 2016 in Detroit.
Red Wing Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay comes out for a ceremonial puck drop prior to the Dallas Stars and Red Wings playing at Joe Louis Arena on November 29, 2016 in Detroit.
Red Wings hockey legends Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay meet with Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby and Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom to drop the ceremonial first pucks before the start of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals in Detroit, May 30, 2009.
Red Wing great Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay (center) leave center ice with Mickey Redmond and Brendan Shanahan after dropping the ceremonial puck to start the second game during the Alumni Showdown between the Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs at Comerica Park in Detroit on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
Red Kelly Ted Lindsay George Armstrong Alex Delvecchio Kris Draper
NHL alumni from left, Red Kelly, Ted Lindsay, George Armstrong, Alex Delvecchio, and Kris Draper during the announcement of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Comerica Park in Detroit in February 2012. The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the Detroit Red Wings at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Jan. 1, 2013.
Red Wings Steve Yzerman announces his retirement on Monday, July 3, 2006. Yzerman poses with former Red Wing players Ted Lindsay, Gordie Howe and former head coach Scotty Bowman.
Henrik Zetterberg of the Red Wings, his son Love and Red Wings legend Ted Lindsay during presentation to honor his 1000th NHL game prior to a game against the New Jersey Devils at Joe Louis Arena on April 9, 2017 in Detroit.
Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens and Ted Lindsay, with the Ted Lindsay award pose after Price won the award at the NHL Awards show Wednesday, June 24, 2015, in Las Vegas.
Former NHL Player Mark Messier, NHL Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay and Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins pose for a portrait during the 2014 NHL Awards at Encore Las Vegas on June 24, 2014 in Las Vegas.
Former Red Wings and family with retired jerseys, from left, Gordie Howe, Alex Delvecchio, Ted Lindsay, Jerry Abel, son of Sid Abel, and Jonathan Sawchuk, grandson of Terry Sawchuk, duirng Steve Yzerman's jersey retirement ceremony on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.
Former Red Wing captain and Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay is 80 years old and he still works out three days a week to stay in shape on Friday, September 16, 2005 at the Troy Sports Center.
Former Detroit Red Wings Chris Osgood (back,left) Ted Lindsay, Alex Delvecchio, Darren McCarty (back, center) and Tomas Holmstrom at the retirement ceremony for Nicklas Lidstrom before the Wings game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, March 6, 2014.
Former Red Wing captain and Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay is 80 years old and he still works out three days a week to stay in shape on Friday, September 16, 2005 at the Troy Sports Center.
Stanley Cup Finals Pittsburgh Penguins V Detroit Red Wings Game Seven
Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay signs autographs prior to Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings on June 12, 2009 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
Red Wings Ted Lindsay made an appearance at the Red Wings DVD premiere to sign autographs for fans at Palladium Theater in Birmingham, Monday, July 7, 2008.
Ted Lindsay, left, greets Wayne Gretzky at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament before the funeral for hockey legend Gordie Howe, Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Detroit.
Red Wing great Ted Lindsay, greets Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, left. during the NHL press conference for next season's Winter Classic at Comerica Park In Detroit on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Seated to the right of Bing is Chris, Marian and Mike Ilitch.
Detroit Lion head coach Jim Schwartz talked with hockey great Ted Lindsay at the the Memorial Tony Filippis Bocce Tournament held at Palazzo di Bocce in Orion Township Tuesday, May 18, 2010.
Former Red Wing players Ted Lindsay, Dino Ciccarelli, Alex Delvecchio and Joe Kocur show off their jerseys before the Winter Festival Alumni Showdown game press conference at Comerica Park in July 2012.
U.S. Citizen Ted Lindsay is sworn in after receiving final papers in Federal Court. Vouching for Ted in the ceremonies are from left Sid Abel, Lindsay, Red Wings Manager Jack Adams and Chief of Naturalization Bernard Steen.
The production Line was reassembled on the eve of the Red Wing's NHL opener. Only one of the trio still is playing - Gordie Howe. Ted Lindsay, right, now a telecaster, went up to Olympia to get a line on the Wings from Howe and general manager Sid Abel.
Red Wings general manager Ted Lindsay, left, and Wings center Dale McCourt on the edge of the rink in Olympia Stadium in Detroit, Sept. 20, 1978, before McCourt's departure to Wings training camp in Kalamazoo.
In June 19777, Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ted Lindsay, left, listens as Bobby Kromm, coach of the WHA Winnipeg Jets for the past two seasons, responds to questions at a press conference in Detroit. Kromm was named as the new coach of the Red Wings by Lindsay.
Eddie Giacomin, speaking about Wings' GM Ted Lindsay: "I decided this morning to accept Ted's offer, but you always keep the door open. If I could go somewhere and be another Ted Lindsay ... then I'd be crazy not to."
Ted Lindsay explains to reporters why he is considering a lawsuit against the Detroit Red Wings and gives his views on what it will take to turn the once-proud NHL club around during a news conference in January 1981. Lindsay (R) is seated with his agent, Troy attorney Brian Smith in Smith's office.
Ted Lindsay from the Red Wings and Coleman Young, Mayor of Detroit, turn a nut that secures a 21 ton column that will support roof girders at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit in August 1978.
In June 1997, Ted Lindsay was one of the players on the last Red WIngs team which won the Stanley Cup. Lindsay was happy to see the cup return to Detroit after 42 years, following the sweep over the Philadelphia Flyers during the Final at Joe Louis Arena.
Former Red Wing Ted Lindsay is introduced at Steve Yzerman's jersey retirement ceremony at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit in January 2007.
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