Vintage Los Angeles Kings Pro Player Rob Blake Alternate Hockey Jersey Shield

​Up for sale is an iconic vintage Los Angeles Kings dark purple and black alternate jersey manufactured by Pro Player, customized for Hall of Fame defenseman and team captain, Rob Blake (#4). Featuring the famous late-1990s "Shield & Lion" primary crest, "LOS ANGELES" hem wordmark, secondary crown shoulder patches, and stitched captain's "C" patch, this piece highlights one of the most memorable eras in Kings franchise history.

​Design Overview & Era History

• ​Design Description: Built on a black mesh body with vibrant forum purple shoulder panels, sleeves, and bottom hem trim. Features silver sparkle trim outlining the collar, shoulders, and waist. The chest displays the bold "Shield & Lion" crest, paired with a silver-and-purple captain's "C" patch on the left chest and embroidered crown logos on both shoulders. The bottom hem features the bold, stitched "LOS ANGELES" block wordmark. The back includes a black nameplate reading "BLAKE" with silver and purple twill #4 numbers, matching the sleeve numbers.

• ​Era History: Introduced in the late 1990s (1998–1999 era) as the Kings' alternate jersey, this design eventually became the team's primary home sweater. Produced by Pro Player during their brief but revered tenure manufacturing official NHL apparel, this style remains a cult-favorite among hockey collectors.

​Featured Player History: Rob Blake in Los Angeles

• ​Franchise Cornerstone: Drafted by the Kings in 1988, Blake spent over a decade anchoring the Los Angeles blue line across two stints (1989–2001, 2006–2008), serving as team captain from 1996 to 2001.

• ​Norris Trophy Winner: Won the 1997–98 James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman while wearing this exact jersey style, recording 23 goals and 50 points in 81 games.

• ​Physical & Offensive Force: Renowned for his devastating hip checks and booming slap shot from the point, Blake recorded 494 points (161 goals, 333 assists) in 805 regular-season games with the Kings.

• ​Hall of Fame Legacy: Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2014, with his #4 jersey officially retired by the Los Angeles Kings and hanging in the rafters at Crypto.com Arena.