If someone targeted a teammate, you can bet they would have to answer to defenseman Bob Plager before the game ended. Plager remained a St. Louis sports legend until his passing in 2021, spending over five decades with the franchise in total.
Began his career with the New York Rangers in the 1964-65 season
Traded to St. Louis in 1967 for the franchise's inaugural season, playing alongside his brothers Barclay and Bill
Played the remainder of his career in St. Louis
Retired as a player in 1978, took a role in the Blues front office
No. 5 retired in St. Louis on Feb. 2, 2017
As a Blue (11 seasons):
616 games played
141 points
121 assists
20 goals
760 penalty minutes (No. 10 all-time)
Team Captain 1970-72
Retired as:
No. 1 games played
No. 2 assists among defensemen (No. 6 among all skaters)
No. 2 points among defensemen (No. 11 among all skaters)
