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Ken Linseman was born on 11 August, 1958 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian ice hockey player (born 1958). Discover Ken Linseman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?

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Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 11 August 1958
Birthday 11 August
Birthplace Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Ken Linseman Height, Weight & Measurements

At 65 years old, Ken Linseman height is 1.8 m and Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb).

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Height 1.8 m
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
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Ken Linseman Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ken Linseman worth at the age of 65 years old? Ken Linseman’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Canada. We have estimated Ken Linseman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1958

Kenneth S. "The Rat" Linseman (born August 11, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs.

He also played one season in the World Hockey Association for the Birmingham Bulls.

1974

Linseman spent his entire junior career with the Kingston Canadians of the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League from 1974–77.

He played in 187 games, scoring 286 points (133 goals-153 assists).

He also added 33 points (16G-17A) in 25 playoff games.

1977

Prior to the 1977 WHA draft, Linseman and his agent Art Kaminsky sued the WHA in United States District Court for a league rule preventing teenage players from playing in the league, which the court ruled violated anti-trust laws.

Linseman was drafted by the WHA's Birmingham Bulls in the 1977 WHA Amateur Draft, and spent the 1977–78 with the Bulls, getting 76 points (38G-38A) in 71 games, and adding 4 points (2G-2A) in five playoff games.

1978

He was then drafted by the Flyers as their first-round, 7th overall pick in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft.

Linseman began the 1978–79 season with the Maine Mariners of the American Hockey League, getting 39 points (17G-22A) in 38 games before getting called up by the Flyers.

He finished the season in Philadelphia, earning 25 points (5G-20A) in 30 games, then added 8 points (2G-6A) in 8 post-season games.

1979

Linseman spent the entire 1979–80 season with the Flyers, getting 79 points (22G-57A) in 80 games, then added 22 points (4G-18A) in 17 playoff games.

1980

An injury limited Linseman to 51 games in 1980–81, getting 47 points (17G-30A), and had 20 points (4G-16A) in 12 playoff games.

1981

1981–82 was the best season of Linseman's career, as he scored a career high 92 points (24G-68A) in 79 games, and had 275 PIM, which was 7th highest in the NHL.

In 4 playoff games, Linseman registered 3 points (1G-2A).

1982

On August 19, 1982, the Flyers traded Linseman, along with Greg Adams and Philadelphia's first and third round picks in 1983 to the Hartford Whalers in exchange for Mark Howe and Hartford's third-round pick in 1983.

The Whalers then swapped Linseman to the Edmonton Oilers with Don Nachbaur for Risto Siltanen and Brent Loney.

Linseman picked up the nickname "The Rat" both by his appearance and the way he played.

He had a great talent for agitating the opposing team to a high level of frustration, leading them to take penalties.

During his junior career, he was once charged for kicking a player in the head with his skates.

With the Oilers in 1982–83, Linseman had 75 points (33G-42A) in 72 games, and helped the Oilers to the Stanley Cup finals with 14 points (6G-8A) in 16 post-season games.

1983

In 1983–84, Linseman had 67 points (18G-49A) in 75 games, and helped the Oilers win the Stanley Cup with 14 points (10G-4A) in 19 games.

1984

He featured in four Stanley Cup Finals, notably winning the 1984 Stanley Cup with the Oilers.

After winning the Stanley Cup, Linseman found himself on the move as the Oilers dealt him to the Boston Bruins for Mike Krushelnyski on June 21, 1984.

Linseman had a solid 1984–85 season, with 74 points (25G-49A) in 74 games, and added 10 points (4G-6A) in five playoff games.

1985

Injuries held Linseman to 64 games in 1985–86, but he scored 81 points (23G-58A), and in 3 playoff games, had 1 assist.

1986

His production fell in 1986–87, as he was held again to 64 games, getting 49 points (15G-34A), and in 4 playoff games, had 2 points (1G-1A).

1987

In 1987–88, Linseman was healthy again, and saw his point total increase, getting 74 points (29G-45A) in 77 games, and helped the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Finals, earning 25 points (11G-14A) in 23 playoff games.

1988

Linseman had a productive 1988–89 season, as he got 72 points (27G-45A) in 78 games, however a late season injury prevented him from playing in any playoff games.

1989

In 1989–90, Linseman began the season with Boston, playing in 32 games and getting 22 points (6G-16A).

1990

He was traded to the Flyers on January 16, 1990 in exchange for Dave Poulin.

Linseman then played 29 games with the Flyers, getting 14 points (5G-9A) as the team failed to make the playoffs.

On August 31, 1990, Linseman signed as a free agent with the Oilers and spent the 1990–91 season with the team, getting 36 points (7G-29A) in 56 games, and had an assist in two playoff games.

1991

On October 7, 1991, the Oilers traded Linseman to the Maple Leafs for cash; however Linseman spent only two games with Toronto, getting no points.

He was released by the Leafs, and ended up playing 5 games in an Italian Hockey League with HC Asiago, getting 6 points (3G-3A) in 5 games, and then 7 points (3G-4A) in 6 playoff games.

After the 1991–92 season, Linseman hung his skates up and retired.

2004

He scored an NHL record 3 series clinching goals, since tied by Martin Gélinas of the Calgary Flames in 2004.