Ted Lindsay Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which Canadian city was Ted Lindsay born on July 29, 1925?
A. Toronto, Ontario
B. Kirkland Lake, Ontario
C. Renfrew, Ontario
D. Oshawa, Ontario
Answer: C. Renfrew, Ontario
Q2. What was Ted Lindsay’s full given name?
A. Theodore Edward Lindsay
B. Robert Blake Theodore Lindsay
C. Edward Robert Lindsay
D. Blake Theodore Lindsay
Answer: B. Robert Blake Theodore Lindsay
Q3. By what well-known nickname was Ted Lindsay commonly called during his playing career?
A. Tough Teddy
B. Scarface Ted
C. Terrible Ted
D. Lightning Lindsay
Answer: C. Terrible Ted
Q4. What position did Ted Lindsay primarily play in the NHL?
A. Centre
B. Right wing
C. Defenceman
D. Left wing
Answer: D. Left wing
Q5. Approximately what was Ted Lindsay’s listed height and weight during his playing days?
A. 6’0″, 190 lbs
B. 5’10”, 180 lbs
C. 5’8″, 163 lbs
D. 5’6″, 150 lbs
Answer: C. 5’8″, 163 lbs
Q6. Who was Ted Lindsay’s father, a professional goaltender who played in the early NHL?
A. Sid Lindsa
B. Bert Lindsay
C. Gord Lindsay
D. Bill Lindsay
Answer: B. Bert Lindsay
Q7. With which junior team did Ted Lindsay win the Memorial Cup in 1944?
A. Oshawa Generals
B. Toronto St. Michael’s Majors
C. Kirkland Lake Blue Devils
D. Detroit Junior Red Wings
Answer: A. Oshawa Generals
Q8. In what year did Ted Lindsay make his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings?
A. 1942
B. 1944
C. 1946
D. 1948
Answer: B. 1944
Q9. What historic distinction did Ted Lindsay hold regarding NHL family connections?
A. First player whose brother also played in the NHL
B. First son of an original NHL player to play in the league
C. First player whose father coached him in the NHL
D. First Canadian-born player from Renfrew to reach the NHL
Answer: B. First son of an original NHL player to play in the league
Q10. On which famous Detroit Red Wings line did Ted Lindsay play alongside Gordie Howe and Sid Abel?
A. The French Connection
B. The Punch Line
C. The Kid Line
D. The Production Line
Answer: D. The Production Line
Q11. How many Stanley Cups did Ted Lindsay win with the Detroit Red Wings?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Answer: C. Four
Q12. In which years did Ted Lindsay win the Stanley Cup?
A. 1948, 1950, 1952, 1954
B. 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955
C. 1951, 1952, 1954, 1956
D. 1949, 1950, 1952, 1955
Answer: B. 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955
Q13. Which individual NHL scoring trophy did Ted Lindsay win in the 1949–50 season?
A. Hart Memorial Trophy
B. Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy
C. Calder Memorial Trophy
D. Art Ross Trophy
Answer: D. Art Ross Trophy
Q14. How many consecutive NHL All-Star Games did Ted Lindsay appear in from 1947 to 1957?
A. Eight
B. Nine
C. Ten
D. Eleven
Answer: D. Eleven
Q15. How many times was Ted Lindsay named to the NHL First All-Star Team?
A. Eight
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Five
Answer: A. Eight
Q16. What career regular-season totals did Ted Lindsay finish with in goals, assists, and points?
A. 350 goals, 450 assists, 800 points
B. 379 goals, 472 assists, 851 points
C. 400 goals, 500 assists, 900 points
D. 325 goals, 400 assists, 725 points
Answer: B. 379 goals, 472 assists, 851 points
Q17. How many regular-season NHL games did Ted Lindsay play in his career?
A. 999
B. 1,000
C. 1,068
D. 1,200
Answer: C. 1,068
Q18. To which team was Ted Lindsay traded in 1957 after his involvement in early efforts to form a players’ association?
A. Chicago Black Hawks
B. Toronto Maple Leafs
C. Boston Bruins
D. Montreal Canadiens
Answer: A. Chicago Black Hawks
Q19. How many seasons did Ted Lindsay play with the Chicago Black Hawks?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C. Three
Q20. In what year was Ted Lindsay inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame?
A. 1964
B. 1966
C. 1968
D. 1970
Answer: B. 1966
Q21. Why did Ted Lindsay initially refuse to attend his Hockey Hall of Fame induction banquet?
A. He was still under contract disputes
B. He was coaching at the time and could not attend
C. He preferred a private ceremony
D. The event was open only to men and he wished to bring his family
Answer: D. The event was open only to men and he wished to bring his family
Q22. At what age did Ted Lindsay make a successful one-season comeback with the Detroit Red Wings in 1964–65?
A. 35
B. 37
C. 39
D. 41
Answer: C. 39
Q23. Which jersey number did the Detroit Red Wings retire in honour of Ted Lindsay?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 12
Answer: B. 7
Q24. In what year was Ted Lindsay’s No. 7 officially retired by the Detroit Red Wings?
A. 1985
B. 1991
C. 1995
D. 2000
Answer: B. 1991
Q25. What NHL award, previously known as the Lester B. Pearson Award, was renamed in Ted Lindsay’s honour in 2010?
A. Hart Memorial Trophy
B. Art Ross Trophy
C. Ted Lindsay Award
D. Conn Smythe Trophy
Answer: C. Ted Lindsay Award