Kings Retire Hall of Famer Rob Blake's Jersey

The Los Angeles Kings retired the No. 4 jersey worn by Rob Blake before tonight’s game against the Anaheim Ducks in connection with his selection to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Blake’s white jersey from the “silver and black” era will hang from the rafters at Staples Center. He is the sixth player to have his jersey retired by the Kings, joining Marcel Dionne, Wayne Gretzky, Luc Robitaille, Dave Taylor and Rogie Vachon.

In tribute to Blake, the entire team wore jerseys with Blake’s name and number during pregame warmups.

Blake was selected by the Kings in the fourth round of the 1988 entry draft. He played 14 of his 20 NHL seasons with the Kings and holds the team records for games, goals, assists and points by a defenseman. In 1998, he became the only King to receive the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s top defenseman.

Blake was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November. He is now a Kings vice president/assistant general manager.

• City News Service
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