Jim Fox Ice hockey player

James Charles Fox (born May 18, 1960) is a retired Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played nine seasons in the NHL, all for the Los Angeles Kings. In 1984–85, his best NHL season, he scored over a point a game, finishing with 30-53-83 in 79 games. A severe knee injury that occurred during a game against the Boston Bruins ended his career in 1990, but he still works in the Kings organization.He has been a broadcaster for the Kings since 1990, partnered with Bob Miller on Fox Sports West/Prime Ticket. He had the honor of being one of the speakers when Miller was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006. Fox is well known for his creative way to end sentences, in which his voice goes higher for the final few words.On February 11, 2006, the Kings celebrated Jim Fox Day at Staples Center, to honor his twenty-five years with the franchise as a player and broadcaster.He played his minor hockey for the Coniston Flames as a young child.

Personal facts

Jim Fox
Birth dateMay 18, 1960
Birth place
Ontario , Nickel Centre , Canada
Height (meters)1.778
Weight (Kilograms)83.916

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Ice hockey player

Career start1980
Career end1990
draft10th overall
draft team
Los Angeles Kings
draft year1980
former team
Los Angeles Kings
position
Winger (ice hockey)
shootsRight

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