Rod Gilbert held the distinction of being Mr. Ranger given his association and dedication to the New York Rangers, and for being a long time ambassador whose name was synonymous with the organization. There are a few individuals who come close to Rod for being known most for their association to the Blueshirts, and Larry Brooks was one of those people.
Sadly, was is the operative word here, as Brooks who spent 38 years at the New York Post covering the Rangers, died after a brief battle with cancer. He was a legend in the industry that was recognized with the Elmer Ferguson Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame back in 2018, someone that was a must read for decades, and an individual who will be sorely missed.