When Larry Kwong died last week in Alberta at age 94, it closed a little known chapter in the history of the NHL and the Rangers. A small player (5’6″), he was known as the “China Clipper” for his speed. He was signed by the Rangers in 1946 to play for their Rovers farm team. The team played at Madison Square Garden and he was a top offensive player, averaging over a point a game. As a result, he was called up to the big club late in the 1947-48 season.
His Debut
On March 13, 1948, in one of the last games of the season he traveled with the team to Montreal.