Rod Gilbert, the Montreal-born Hall of Fame forward and adopted New York son fondly known as Mr. Ranger, has died, the team announced Sunday. He was 80.

Gilbert, 80, whose death was announced by the Rangers on Sunday night, retired in 1978 and decades later still is the team’s career leader in goals (406) and points (1,021), ...

Rod “Mr. Ranger” Gilbert, the Rangers’ all-time goals and scoring leader, has died. He was 80 years old. Gilbert’s death was announced by the team Sunday evening. A cause of… ...

Rod Gilbert, Hall of Fame hockey star known as ‘Mr. Ranger,’ dies at 80 August 23, 2021 More than 3 years ago Former New York Rangers star Rod Gilbert in 1994.

Rod Gilbert, the Hall of Fame right wing who starred for the New York Rangers and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, has died. He was 80.

Gilbert, who spent his entire 18-year career with the team from 1960-78, earned the nickname "Mr. Ranger." He was the first Rangers player to have his number (No. 7) retired in 1979.

His No. 7 jersey became the first to be retired by the Rangers when it was raised to the Madison Square Garden rafters on Oct. 14, 1979.

Rod Gilbert, the Hall of Fame right wing who starred for the New York Rangers and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, ... He was 80. Gilbert’s family confirmed the death to Rangers on Sunday.

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