Blair Douglas Chapman (born June 13, 1956 in

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) is a retired professional

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player.

Playing career

Chapman was drafted number one overall in the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft by the

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, and also number two overall in the

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by the

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. He was a highly touted prospect due to his stellar performance with the

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of the

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; in his draft year he recorded 157 points in 69 games. He never really lived up to his potential professionally though, and recorded 231 career points in 402 career

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games for the Penguins and the

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. He retired in 1983.

Career statistics

Awards

* WCHL Second All-Star Team – 1976

External links

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