Detroit Red Wings "Production Line" 1950

L to R - Ted Lindsay, Sid Abel & Gordie Howe

During the spring of 1950, somebody coined a term that described the importance of the high scoring line of Howe, Lindsay & Abel to the team as well as a reference to Detroit, the car-making capital of the United States - the "Production Line" was born, appearing in print by late March 1950.

Lindsay won the Art Ross Trophy in 1950, and all 3 linemates finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in NHL scoring, a feat yet to be repeated.

All 3 were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

NOTE
In the lyrics of the song by Bob Davies in 1963, Called "Gordie Howe Is The Greatest of Them All" the Production Line is mentioned.

"There was Howe, Lindsay, Abel, a line we can't forget / the greatest line in history, not to be equalled yet / Sid would pass to Lindsay, Ted then back to Howe / He flicked his wrist in lightning speed / And a big roar from the crowd."