Kimbel Gerald Clackson (born February 13, 1955) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 106 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) and 271 games in the World Hockey Association (WHA). Clackson played for the Winnipeg Jets, Quebec Nordiques, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Indianapolis Racers. He currently holds the NHL record for most penalties in a single playoff game (8 - Apr 14, 1980 vs Boston).

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Kim Clackson
Born	(1955-02-13) February 13, 1955 (age 69) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Right
Played for	WHA Indianapolis Racers Winnipeg Jets NHL Pittsburgh Penguins Quebec Nordiques
National team	Canada
NHL draft	85th overall, 1975 Pittsburgh Penguins
WHA draft	25th overall, 1975 Minnesota Fighting Saints
Playing career	1975–1981

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Clackson's elder son, Matt, was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers and played 270 games in the American Hockey League (AHL). Another son, Chris, played in the AHL and the ECHL.^[1]