The Oral History of the New York Rangers: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Blueshirts' Storied Past

The New York Rangers are one of the most iconic teams in all of sports.

With a history that dates back to 1926, the Rangers have won four Stanley Cups and have been home to some of the greatest players in NHL history. In this new book, "The Oral History of the New York Rangers," author John C. Allen tells the story of the Rangers through the voices of the people who were there.

We Are the Rangers: The Oral History of the New York Rangers

by Stan Fischler

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
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From the early days of the franchise to the present day, Allen has interviewed dozens of players, coaches, executives, and fans to get their firsthand accounts of the Rangers' history. The result is a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most successful and storied franchises in sports.

In this excerpt from the book, Allen talks to Rangers legend Rod Gilbert about his early days with the team.

"I was just a kid when I came to the Rangers," Gilbert said. "I was only 18 years old. I didn't know what to expect. But I quickly learned that the Rangers were a special team. They had a lot of history and tradition. And they had a lot of great players. I was just happy to be a part of it."

Gilbert went on to become one of the greatest players in Rangers history. He scored 349 goals and 639 assists in 1,065 games with the team. He was also a key member of the Rangers' Stanley Cup championship team in 1972.

Gilbert's story is just one of many that Allen tells in "The Oral History of the New York Rangers." This book is a must-read for any fan of the Rangers or hockey history.

Here is a look at some of the other stories that Allen tells in the book:

* The early days of the Rangers, when the team was known as the "Tex Rickard's Rangers" after its owner. * The Rangers' first Stanley Cup victory in 1928. * The team's struggles during the 1930s and 1940s. * The Rangers' resurgence in the 1950s and 1960s, led by stars like Andy Bathgate and Jean Ratelle. * The Rangers' Stanley Cup victory in 1972. * The team's decline in the 1980s and 1990s. * The Rangers' resurgence in the 2000s, led by stars like Mark Messier and Henrik Lundqvist.

"The Oral History of the New York Rangers" is a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most successful and storied franchises in sports. This book is a must-read for any fan of the Rangers or hockey history.

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We Are the Rangers: The Oral History of the New York Rangers

by Stan Fischler

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11479 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	242 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE