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Rod Gilbert, Rangers Legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, Dies at Age 80

Former New York Rangers right winger and Hockey Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert died at the age of 80.

The Rangers announced Gilbert's death on Sunday and shared a statement from Madison Square Garden executive chairman James Dolan:

"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Gilbert—one of the greatest Rangers to ever play for our organization and one of the greatest ambassadors the game of hockey has ever had. While his on-ice achievements rightly made him a Hall of Famer, it was his love for the Rangers and the people of New York that endeared him to generations of fans and forever earned him the title, 'Mr.