Career
After playing for the AHL minor league Rochester Americans in the early 1960s, Pappin played in 767 career National Hockey League games between 1963 and 1977, scoring 278 goals and 295 assists for 573 points. His best season statistically was the 1972-1973 season, when he scored 41 goals and 92 points. Both career highs. Pappin was the midseason replacement head coach of the IHL"s Milwaukee Admirals for the 1984-1985 season, with a team record of 12 wins and 14 losses.
After retiring from hockey, he has been the Director of United States. Scouting for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Pappin eventually struck a deal with the treasure hunter and the ring was returned for a reward. He is currently a scout for the Anaheim Ducks.