Rod Gilbert

Hockey Player

Birthday July 1, 1941

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Montreal, Canada

DEATH DATE Aug 22, 2021 (80)

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About

NHL Hall of Fame right winger who was the first New York Ranger to have his number retired.

Before Fame

He was almost killed by a freak injury, but after a long recovery financed by the Rangers, he finally rejoined the team.

Trivia

He held the right wing on the Rangers' GAG (Goal-a-Game) line, while Jean Ratelle was at centre, and Vic Hadfield was on the left.

Family Life

He grew up in Montreal, Canada.

Associated With

He was one of Andy Warhol's painting subjects for his 1979 Athlete Series.