Jerry Korab

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Gerald Joseph Korab (born September 15, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, who was a defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1971 to 1985. Korab was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Nicknamed "King Kong", Korab made a solid reputation for himself in the 1970s era NHL as a physical defenceman. His size gave him a distinct advantage in his zone, and he possessed a hard shot and some offensive skills. Making his NHL debut with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1970–71, Korab was asked to keep the front of his net clear. He continued to play the same role for the next two seasons while scoring 12 goals in 1972–73 and helping Chicago reach the Stanley Cup Final in 1971 and 1973. Korab's best years were spent on the blueline of the Buffalo Sabres from 1973 to 1980, where he blossomed into an effective defenceman on one of the best young teams in the league. He was a physical presence while hitting double-digits in goals four times, helping the Sabres reach their first Stanley Cup Final in 1975. He was selected to play in the NHL All-Star Games in 1975 and 1976. During this period, he also established himself as the NHL's "best dressed player" for three year

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