May 28, 2012 at 12:57pm 22 notes
sportskingshistory
Source: Los Angeles Times
Kings have interesting, some might say colorful history: The original Kings, an NHL expansion team in 1967, had a zany cast, including owner Jack Kent Cooke, who bestowed nicknames and “Forum Blue and Gold” uniforms but skimped on some basics, like pucks. Photo: Kings goaltender Terry Sawchuk moves into position to make a save during a game against the Minnesota North Stars at the Forum in 1967. Credit: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images

Kings have interesting, some might say colorful history: The original Kings, an NHL expansion team in 1967, had a zany cast, including owner Jack Kent Cooke, who bestowed nicknames and “Forum Blue and Gold” uniforms but skimped on some basics, like pucks.

Photo: Kings goaltender Terry Sawchuk moves into position to make a save during a game against the Minnesota North Stars at the Forum in 1967. Credit: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images

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