Rick Lapointe

Richard Paul "Jumbo" Lapointe (August 2, 1955 – October 17, 1999) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League. Over his career he appeared for five franchises: the Detroit Red Wings, the Philadelphia Flyers, the St. Louis Blues, the Quebec Nordiques, and the Los Angeles Kings. Before reaching the NHL, he earned selection to the WCHL All-Star Team in 1975.

Away from the rink, Lapointe married his high school sweetheart, Rhonda, and the couple had three children. He died in 1999 of a heart attack. In his honour, an annual Bantam Triple-A Showcase tournament is held in Victoria, British Columbia.