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

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Featuring exclusive interviews with the greatest players in team history, this is the definitive story of this Original Six franchise, told by the men who built it. Rangers legends-from Frank Boucher and Babe Pratt to Mark Messier, Henrik Lundqvist, and John Tortorella-tell of their experiences with the team to make a comprehensive oral history of the New York Rangers. This collection of first-person accounts is a must-have, perfect for any hockey fan.

Stan Fischler is a hockey historian, broadcaster, and author known as "the Hockey Maven" in both local and national circles. He has appeared on MSG and MSG Plus regional sports networks in the New York City metropolitan area, providing general hockey analysis and writing columns for the networks' website. He has authored or coauthored more than 90 books, including Fischler's Illustrated History of Hockey and New York Rangers: Greatest Moments and Players. He lives in New York City. Rod Gilbert played for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982, and was the first player in team history to have his number retired. Rod currently works for the New York Rangers Organization.