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He was drafted 10th overall in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft by the team he would play his entire career for.
15 Interesting Facts About Jim Fox
A skilled right winger, he played nine seasons for the Los Angeles Kings before becoming a beloved and long-serving television colour commentator for the team.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He played his entire nine-season National Hockey League career with a single franchise.
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He transitioned from playing to becoming a beloved television colour commentator for his former team, a role he has held for decades.
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His strongest statistical season saw him achieve over a point per game, finishing with 83 points in 79 games.
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He scored his first National Hockey League goal against Gilles Gilbert of the Detroit Red Wings.
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He was a dominant scorer for the Ottawa 67's in junior hockey, notching a league-best 166 points in one season.
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He finished his rookie National Hockey League campaign with a respectable 18 goals and 42 points.
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He was inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2016 for his distinguished achievements.
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His professional playing career was prematurely ended by debilitating knee injuries at the age of 29.
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He won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy for leading the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League in scoring during the 1979-80 season.
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He played a critical role in the tying goal during the stunning 'Miracle on Manchester' game in the 1982 playoffs.
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He stripped scoring superstar Wayne Gretzky of the puck in the dying moments of the third period during a famous playoff comeback.
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His final National Hockey League goal was scored in St. Louis on October 21, 1989, against goaltender Greg Millen.
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He co-founded Patiné Cellars in 2011, a winery that produces single-vineyard designate pinot noir.
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He became the acting League Commissioner of the LA Kings High School Hockey League in 2015, focusing on player development.
About Jim Fox
James Charles Fox is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played nine seasons in the NHL for the Los Angeles Kings. Known for his skill and speed, he was a dominant scorer in junior hockey before becoming a key contributor for the Kings, including a critical role in the 'Miracle on Manchester' game. After retiring due to knee injuries, he transitioned into a long and distinguished career as the Kings' television colour commentator.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy
1979-80
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Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame
2016
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Key role in 'Miracle on Manchester' game
1982
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Long-standing NHL television colour commentator
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Jim Fox.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired
Age: 65 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Coniston, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 9
Goals: 186
Assists: 293
Points: 479
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1980
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
North Bay Trappers Sudbury Wolves Ottawa 67's Los Angeles Kings
Jim Fox played for 4 different teams during his 9 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 1980.