| Born: | July 4, 1940 | Draft: | Undrafted |
| Hometown: | Sarnia, Ontario | Position: | Defense |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | Canada |
Patrick James “Whitey” Stapleton (July 4, 1940 – April 8, 2020) was a Canadian ice hockey player. A defenseman, Stapleton played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and the World Hockey Association (WHA), most notably for the Chicago Black Hawks. He was the father of Mike Stapleton, who had a lengthy career in the NHL as well.
Pat Stapleton Statistics
Trade Tracker
| Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
| June 8, 1965 |  | Andy Hebenton Orland Kurtenbach |  | Ron Stewart |
Deeper Dive
- 50 Years Ago In Hockey: The NHL Plans Expansion
- 10 Best Duos of All Time In NHL History
- 50 Years Ago In Hockey: Hawks Wreck Wings In Home Opener
Staff History
- WHA, Chicago Cougars, Head Coach (1973-1975)
- WHA, Indianapolis Racers, Head Coach (1978-1979)
Achievements
- Canada Sports Hall of Fame, as Member of 1972 Summit Series Team (2005)
- WHA Hall of Fame (2010)