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Luc Robitaille

 
 
Luc Robitaille Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 18, 2023
1. Luc Robitaille Marker
Inscription. Arguably the most popular player in Kings history, Luc Robitaille was a catalyst for elevating the game of hockey on the West Coast. He had his jersey No. 20 retired on January 20, 2007. In 2009 he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The highest scoring left wing in NHL history, Robitaille's accomplishments with the Kings are nearly unmatched, including the most goals ever by a King. He played 14 of his 19 NHL seasons in Los Angeles, and his prolific scoring touch, on-ice determination and will to win was unrivaled. But it is Robitaille's true and genuine passion for the game that helped elevate him into a unique grouping of athletes in this community. With his magnetic personality, Robitaille developed a powerful legion of fans both young and old. His personal commitment to be as active off the ice as he was on the ice, helped promote the sport of hockey in Los Angeles and enabled him to contribute to numerous charitable endeavors. One of the most endearing athletes and engaging personalities in Kings history, Robitaille never denied an autograph request or a conversation with his adoring fans. His legacy as an
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Los Angeles Kings
1986-1994
1997-2001
2003-2006
 
Erected 2015.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkSports.
 
Location. 34° 2.62′ N, 118° 15.963′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. It is on Chick Hearn Court just west of Figueroa Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker and statue are located outside Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 746 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles CA 90015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Luc Robitaille Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 18, 2023
2. Luc Robitaille Statue and Marker
walking distance of this marker: Kobe Bryant (here, next to this marker); Elgin Baylor (a few steps from this marker); Earvin "Magic" Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Jerry West (a few steps from this marker); Shaquille O'Neal (a few steps from this marker); Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (within shouting distance of this marker); Wayne Gretzky - "The Great One" (within shouting distance of this marker); Staples Center (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
 
Also see . . .  Luc Robitaille on Wikipedia. Robitaille (born 1966) is the president of the Los Angeles Kings team (as of August 2022). (Submitted on August 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.) 
 
Luc Robitaille Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 17, 2022
3. Luc Robitaille Marker
Marker and statue are outside Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.   3. submitted on August 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
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