Barclay Plager had a profound impact on the birth of the Blues. A rock solid defender and one of the fiercest competitors in all of hockey, Plager became a legend in addition to a loyal ambassador of hockey in the community.
Acquired by the Blues ahead of the inaugural 1967-68 season in a trade with the New York Rangers
Played several years alongside his brothers Bob and Bill
Retired as a player in 1977, became Blues Head Coach
Coached 178 games behind the Blues bench
No. 8 retired in St. Louis on March 24, 1981
As a Blue (10 seasons):
614 games played
231 points
187 assists
44 goals
No. 3 all-time penalty minutes (1,115)
Team Captain 1970-76
Played in four NHL All-Star Games (1970, 1971, 1973, 1974)
Retired as:
No. 2 games played
No. 1 points among defensemen, No. 5 among all skaters
No. 1 assists among defensemen, No. 3 among all skaters
