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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982.
15 Interesting Facts About Rodrigue Gilbert
Rod Gilbert, known as "Mr. Ranger," was a Hall of Fame right wing who played his entire NHL career with the New York Rangers, setting multiple scoring records despite overcoming significant injuries.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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His iconic number 7 was the first to be retired by the New York Rangers franchise.
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He played his entire 18-season professional career for a single NHL team.
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He was a key member of the famous "GAG line" alongside Vic Hadfield and Jean Ratelle.
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He holds the New York Rangers' all-time record for career goals with 406.
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He also holds the New York Rangers' all-time record for career points with 1021.
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His career was nearly ended by a severe back injury in junior hockey that temporarily paralyzed him.
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He scored four goals in a single game against the Montreal Canadiens in February 1968.
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He won the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1991 for his contributions to hockey in the United States.
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After retiring, he coached the American Hockey League's New Haven Nighthawks for one season.
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He was honored with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2010 for his humanitarian efforts.
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He shares the New York Rangers team record for five assists in a single game, a feat he achieved three times.
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He returned to the Rangers organization in 1989, serving in community relations and special projects.
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His junior career included playing for the Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters and Guelph Royals.
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A contract dispute with the general manager led to his release from his only NHL team in November 1977.
About Rodrigue Gilbert
Known as "Mr. Ranger," Rodrigue Gilbert was a legendary right wing who played his entire 18-season NHL career with the New York Rangers. He was a key member of the formidable "GAG line" and holds several Rangers scoring records. Despite overcoming multiple severe back injuries, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
1982
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Bill Masterton Trophy
1976
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Lester Patrick Trophy
1991
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NHL First All-Star Team
1971-72
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New York Rangers Jersey Retired (#7)
1979
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Rodrigue Gilbert.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight: 175 lbs (79 kg)
Born: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died: 8/19/2021
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 406
Assists: 615
Points: 1021
Teams: 5
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Guelph Biltmore Mad Hatters Trois-Rivières Lions Guelph Royals Kitchener-Waterloo Beavers New York Rangers
Rodrigue Gilbert played for 5 different teams during his 18 seasons career.