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Tiger Williams is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings.

Tiger Williams was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second round, 31st overall pick in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft. During his stint, he played for five different teams.

In 1980, Williams was traded to Vancouver Canucks. While he's with the team, he played for the All-Star game and Stanley Cup finals in 1982. Then, he moved to Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings between 1984-85 season. During the 1987-88 NHL season, he played for the Hartford Whalers until he announced his retirement in 1988.

After his stint in NHL, Williams published an autobiography, Tiger: A Hockey Story in 1984. Then, he unveiled his cookbook called Done Like Dinner: Tiger In The Kitchen in 1987.

David James Williams was born on February 3, 1954 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

1986

Salary

Salary from Hartford Whalers

$515,000

1986

Salary

Salary from Los Angeles Kings (1987-88)

$441,000

1985

Salary

Salary from Los Angeles Kings (1986-87)

$165,000

1984

Salary

Salary from Los Angeles Kings (1985-86)

$165,000

1983

Salary

Salary from Detroit Red Wings (1984-85)

$165,000

1982

Salary

Salary from Vancouver Canucks (1983-84)

$165,000

1981

Salary

Salary from Vancouver Canucks (1982-83)

$165,000

1980

Salary

Salary from Vancouver Canucks (1981-82)

$165,000

1979

Salary

Salary from Vancouver Canucks (1980-81)

$1,900,000

1978

Salary

Salary from Vancouver Canucks (1979-80)

$341,000

1977

Salary

Salary from Toronto Maple Leafs (1978-79)

$246,000

1976

Salary

Salary from Toronto Maple Leafs (1977-78)

$893,000

1975

Salary

Salary from Toronto Maple Leafs (1976-77)

$503,000

1974

Salary

Salary from Toronto Maple Leafs (1975-76)

$517,000

1973

Salary

Salary from Toronto Maple Leafs (1974-75)

$165,000