Richard Charles Hampton (born June 14, 1956) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, but grew up in King, Ontario, and attended King City Secondary School.

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Rick Hampton
Born	(1956-06-14) June 14, 1956 (age 67) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	California Golden Seals Cleveland Barons Los Angeles Kings
National team	Canada
NHL draft	3rd overall, 1974 California Golden Seals
Playing career	1974–1984

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Hampton started his National Hockey League (NHL) career with the California Golden Seals in 1974, staying with the team when it relocated to become the Cleveland Barons; he later played for the Los Angeles Kings. He left the NHL after the 1979–80 season. He played several more seasons in the minor leagues and retired from hockey after playing the 1983–84 season with the Rochester Americans.

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