Larry Regan, 1930-2009
Larry Regan, the Kings' first general manager (1967-73) and their head coach for parts of two seasons (1970-71) has died at age 78.
STATEMENT FROM THE KINGS
"The Kings are saddened by the news that Larry Regan has passed. The club's first General Manager following a playing career that included five NHL seasons - which was highlighted by the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's rookie of the year in 1956-57 - Larry also served as a head coach with the Kings for parts of two seasons in the early 1970s. The Kings organization offers its condolences to the entire Regan family."
QUOTE FROM BOB MILLER
"I was saddened to hear of the passing of former Los Angeles Kings General Manager Larry Regan. Larry was the first General Manager in Kings history starting in 1967 when the Kings entered the National Hockey League. He was still General Manager in 1973 when I joined the organization. Larry was a fierce competitor both as a player and a general manger. His focus was always making the Kings competitive and successful. He brought in some of the best known players in Kings history such as Eddie Joyal, Bill Flett, Rogie Vachon, Bob Berry, Juha Widing, Butch Goring and Bob Pulford as coach."
The Kings will have quite a bit on Regan on their website today, but there's one story that stands out. The Kings tell the story of how ``Regan was once fined $1,000 by NHL President Clarence Campbell for punching Referee Bruce Hood in the face following a Kings game in Oakland on October 13, 1968. In a Los Angeles Times story from October 15 of that year, Regan admits to hitting Hood, saying "Someone had to do something with officiating like that.'''
The Ottawa Citizen did a story on Regan last October...
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WoW. This man was a GOD! LA needs some of that in their office today. My condolences to his family.
Sad to hear of his passing. Seems like he had one hell of a good attitude though.
Brought in Rogie & punched Bruce Hood? Deano, are you listening? When's Koharski coming back to Staples?
Good to know we had 2 good Regans (Reagan) that made California better. My wife and I will pray for his family.
Old, "Turn 'em loose" Bruce Hood. Back when NHL officials had real referees. Back when the Kings had the "great" all purple and all yellow (rather than Forum Blue and Gold) uniforms.
RIP Larry!
He singlehandedly ruined this organization although he was probably just following orders from JKK.