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Ted Hampson: 1973-74 Quaker Oats WHA 4

1973-74 Quaker Oats WHA 4 Ted Hampson Hockey Card (Front)

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1973-74 Quaker Oats WHA 4 Ted Hampson Hockey Card (Back)

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Ted Hampson’s finest achievement came in 1968-69 when he was awarded the NHL’s “Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy” for his fine display of sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. He puts his team first, his teammates second and himself last. He’s a 9-year veteran of the NHL, having played with Toronto, New York, Detroit, Oakland and the North Stars. He had 115 lifetime goals in the NHL and 252 assists. Probably Ted is best known for his playmaking ability but is also considered one of the best penalty killers in the game. He had 17 goals and 45 assists for Saints last year.

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His 1972-73 season, noted above, would be his most offensively production during his days in the World Hockey Association. Ted Hampson played in the WHA for four seasons from 1972-73 to 1975-76. All but 14 of his games were played with the Minnesota Fighting Saints. He joined the Quebec Nordiques for the remainder of the 1975-76 season after the Fighting Saints folded on February 28, 1976.

Hampson played 676 regular season and 35 Stanley Cup playoff games in the National Hockey League between 1959-60 and 1971-72. His best season came with the Oakland Seals in 1968-69 when he scored 26 goals and assisted on 49 for 75 total points. He also added seven points in seven playoff games that year.

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