The St. Louis Blues are honoring the life of Bobby Plager with a jersey patch that features his retired No. 5 surrounded by a blue heart. The patch will be worn for every game now through the completion of the 2020-21 season.
Plager was an original Blue and played 616 games with St. Louis, posting 20 goals and 121 assists (141 points). Known for his famous hip check, Plager epitomized the blue-collar, hard-working reputation of the organization, which debuted in the 1967-68 season.
After retiring as a player, Plager would serve the Blues for more than 50 years in various capacities, including head coach, scout and community ambassador.
Plager passed away Wednesday at age 78.
