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.

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 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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