NYR TODAY Monday 10/23: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays October 23: 

Jim "Sugar" Henry G (1941-42,1945-48) Fred Shero D (Player: 1947-1950, Coach: 1978-1980)

Today in NYR History October 22:

1955 - Bill Gadsby registered three assists and Wally Hergesheimer tallied two goals, including the game-winning goal, as the Rangers rallied to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-4, at MSG.

1957 - Gump Worsley stopped all 26 shots he faced to earn a shutout and Dean Prentice tallied two goals as the Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-0, at MSG.

1966 - Ed Giacomin stopped all 24 shots he faced to earn his first career NHL shutout, and Wayne Hillman registered the only goal of the game at 7:14 of the third period as the Rangers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 1-0, at MSG.

1968: Brad Park made his NHL debut as the Rangers defeated the Oakland Seals, 6-1, at MSG. Seven Rangers tallied two points in the game (including each member of the G-A-G Line), and Ed Giacomin stopped 33 of 34 shots he faced to earn the win.