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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2014.
15 Interesting Facts About Robert Blake
Robert Blake is a Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman, an Olympic gold medalist, a Stanley Cup champion, and a James Norris Memorial Trophy winner who played for the Kings, Avalanche, and Sharks.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#4
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He won his only Stanley Cup as a player with the Colorado Avalanche in 2001.
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He was the 11th member of the Triple Gold Club, achieving this status after winning Olympic gold in 2002.
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He was originally drafted 70th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.
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He served as team captain for the Los Angeles Kings for five seasons during his initial 11-season stint.
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He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenceman in the 1997–98 season.
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He scored his 500th career point against the Minnesota Wild on October 29, 2002.
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He became just the 17th defenceman all-time to reach 200 career NHL goals on April 3, 2006.
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His number 4 jersey was retired by the Los Angeles Kings on January 17, 2015.
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He played college hockey for Bowling Green State University, earning CCHA and NCAA West first All-Star team honours in 1990.
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He was the first player to ever receive the CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman award in 1990.
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He was named captain of the San Jose Sharks approximately six weeks after Patrick Marleau was stripped of the role.
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He also won a Stanley Cup as the assistant general manager for the Los Angeles Kings in 2014.
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A short street in his hometown of Simcoe, Rob Blake Way, is named after him.
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He made an appearance as himself in the 2008 Mike Myers film 'The Love Guru'.
About Robert Blake
A dominant defenseman, he played 21 NHL seasons, primarily for the Los Angeles Kings, Colorado Avalanche, and San Jose Sharks. He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 1998, a Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2001, and an Olympic gold medal with Canada in 2002, becoming a member of the Triple Gold Club. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2014.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2001
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
1998
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Olympic Gold Medal
2002
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2014
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Triple Gold Club Member
2002
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Robert Blake.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 4
Status: Retired
Age: 56 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
Born: Simcoe, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 240
Assists: 537
Points: 777
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1988
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Los Angeles Kings Colorado Avalanche San Jose Sharks
Robert Blake played for 3 different teams during his 21 seasons career.