Lou Fontinato, Leapin' Lou to the Rangers Faithful at the old Garden, was one of the toughest--and most popular--New York Rangers ever. He played for the Rangers from 1954-55 through the 1060-61 season and still ranks seventh on the franchise's all-time leader board with 939 career penalty minutes over the 419 games he played while wearing the Blueshirt.
This past weekend Fontinato, who also played two seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, passed away at the age of 84.
Rangers legend Rod Gilbert spoke with BlueshirtsUnited.