Though he never wore the New York Rangers sweater, NYPD Detective Steven McDonald was one of the most recognizable faces at Madison Square Garden. And in a ceremony on Wednesday, the NYPD retired his badge number.
As many of you know, Detective Steven McDonald was shot and injured in the line of duty in Central Park in the summer of 1986. McDonald persevered through his limitations and became an inspiration to scores of people in New York City and around the world. To honor the bravery of the Detective, the Rangers established the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award to honor the player that “goes above and beyond the call of duty,” as voted on by the fans.