Rod Gilbert, Hall of Fame forward for New York Rangers, dies at 80

NEW YORK — 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.

In 1972, he had a goal and three assists in six games for Canada in its historic eight-game victory over the Soviet Union in the Summit Series.

7 jersey became the first number ever to be retired by the Rangers when it was raised to the Madison Square Garden rafters on Oct.

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