Rod Gilbert

Rod Gilbert
Rod Gilbert
Hockey Hall of Fame, 1982
	Gilbert with the New York Rangers in 1960
Born	July 1, 1941; Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died	August 19, 2021 (aged 80); New York City, New York, U.S.
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shot	Right
Played for	New York Rangers
National team	Canada
Playing career	1960–1978
Website	www.rodgilbert.com

Rodrigue Gabriel Gilbert (July 1, 1941 – August 19, 2021) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played his entire career for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Known as "Mr. Ranger", he played right wing on the GAG line (Goal-A-Game line) with Vic Hadfield and Jean Ratelle. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982, and was the first player in Rangers history to have his number retired. After his playing career, he became president of the Rangers' alumni association.