Dave Lumley was on the downside of a relatively short career by the time this card came out. His point totals in the early '80s are the definition of up-and-down -- 58-16-74-37-21-32. He was buried in the Canadiens' system for a couple years, at a time when that lineup was about the hardest possible to crack, got picked up by Edmonton in the expansion draft, and played an agitator role on the first Oilers' Stanley Cup team. The Whalers picked him up off waivers, hence the "now with" note on this card; but he was back with the Oilers (on waivers, again) by the end of 1985, in time to pick up a second Cup. He had some knee problems, which I'm guessing (but don't know for sure) played a part in ending his career prematurely -- he retired in 1986, at age 32.
He now lives in Arkansas, which for some reason I find intriguing. That seems like one of the least predictable places for an ex-hockey player to end up. He did work for the CHL's Border City Bandits, based out of Texarkana, but they only lasted for part of a season and I don't know if he was already in the area.
One of life's little mysteries, I guess.
Dave Lumley's stats at Hockey DB
Dave Lumley's profile at Hockey Draft Central
Dave Lumley's profile at Legends of Hockey
Lowetide post with a bit more on Lumley
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