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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA BISONS HALL OF FAME
Dr. Bill
Lindsay
Inducted
into
Bisons
Hockey
Hall
By Johnston Hall
Photo courtesy
the University of
Manitoba
B
ill Lindsay was
a University of
Manitoba hock-
ey star from 1958-61. But he
was much more than just a hockey player.
Dr. Bill Lindsay was also an outstanding student who was
committed to his profession and the community of the world.
Lindsay not only completed his undergraduate studies at the U
of M, he also attained his M.D. and graduated No. 1 in his medical
school class.
He went on to finish his general surgery residency and cardio-
thoracic surgical fellowship at the University of Minnesota and pro-
ceeded to serve as Chief Resident at the University of Minnesota
Hospital. Upon completion of his residency and fellowship, Dr. Lind-
say continued on at the University of Minnesota as a cardio-thoracic
surgeon and as Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular and Thoracic
Surgery.   
In 1979, Dr. Lindsay co-founded Cardiac Surgical Associates and
the Minneapolis Heart Institute and also went on to co-found the
St. Paul Heart & Lung Surgical Division and Cardiac Surgeons of
St. Paul.
Dr. Lindsay later returned to Winnipeg to serve as Chairman of
the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Manitoba
for seven years.
In addition to his remarkable career as a surgeon, Dr. Lindsay pub-
lished author more than 60 scholarly articles while he served as a
leader on numerous cardio-thoracic surgical boards and societies
and has been instrumental in training many young surgeons.  
Dr. Lindsay has retired from his surgical practice and currently re-
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sides
with his wife
Jo-Ann in the Twin Cities. He
has three grown children and twelve grandchil-
dren plus remains active on several boards and medical societ-
ies.
Lindsay was honored on Feb. 6, at a special fundraising dinner
featuring Winnipeg Jets broadcaster, and former NHL defenseman
Shane Hnidy. The event was a celebration of the Bison women’s
and men’s hockey programs and focused on the stars of the past
and present.
In addition, at the dinner, Dr. Lindsay was inducted into the Bison
Hockey Hall of Fame. One of his sons attended the event and ac-
cepted the prestigious honour on behalf of his father.
“Dr. Lindsay was an outstanding two sport athlete in basketball
and hockey who played for the Bisons from 1958-61,” said Bison
men’s hockey head coach Mike Sirant. “Equally important to Dr.
Lindsay’s selection to the Hall of Fame was the recognition that
he brought to the University of Manitoba as an Alumnus through
his impressive achievements in a distinguished medical career and
the outstanding contribution he has made to society. We’re proud
that Dr. Lindsay continues to be an avid supporter of Bison Men’s
Hockey.” n