Ted Hampson

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Position	Center
Shoots	Left
Height Weight	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg)
NHL/WHA Team F. Teams	Retired Quebec Nordiques Minnesota Fighting Saints Minnesota North Stars California Golden Seals Oakland Seals Detroit Red Wings New York Rangers Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks
Nationality	Canada
Born	Dec 11, 1936, Togo, Saskatchewan
Pro Career	1956 – present

Ted George Hampson (Born Dec 11, 1936 in Togo, Saskatchewan) was a National Hockey League center during the 1960s and 70s.

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Ted Hampson was awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 1969 while playing for the Oakland Seals. He retired from the NHL following the 1971-72 season, and went on to play five seasons in the WHA. The WHA would award him the Paul Deneau Trophy (Most Gentlemanly Player) in 1973 as a member of the Minnesota Fighting Saints. Hampson recorded 108 goals, 245 assists, 353 points, and a mere 94 penalty minutes in 676 NHL games. In 305 WHA appearances Hampson tallied 60 goals, 143 assists, 203 points, and 51 penalty minutes.

Hampson coached the Oklahoma City Stars of the Central Hockey League from 1978 to 1981. He is currently employed by the St. Louis Blues as a director of player evaluation.