Tiger Williams
| Tiger Williams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Williams in 2008 | |||
| Born |
February 3, 1954 Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks Detroit Red Wings Los Angeles Kings Hartford Whalers | ||
| NHL draft |
31st overall, 1974 Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| WHA draft |
33rd overall, 1974 Cincinnati Stingers | ||
| Playing career | 1974–1988 | ||
David James "Tiger" Williams (born February 3, 1954) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1974 to 1988. He played in the 1981 NHL All-Star Game and the 1982 Stanley Cup Finals. He is the NHL's career leader in penalty minutes. He was nicknamed "Tiger" as a 5-year-old by his minor hockey coach in Weyburn, Saskatchewan.