Rare Vintage Rod Gilbert (#7) New York Rangers Hockey Jersey (Sweater Jersey)

Rodrigue Gilbert was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played his entire career (1960-1978) for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. A fan favorite during his playing years, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982, and was the first player in Rangers’ history to have his number (7) retired (October 14, 1978).

This official New York Rangers jersey was purchased in the early 1960’s at Madison Square Garden.

Features:
•Heavy game weight double-knit wool/cotton blend fabric
•Double elbows
•Blue, white, and red stripes accentuate the tail and sleeves
•Blue shoulder yoke with white and red twill stripes extends from the yoke to shoulders
•Blue felt letters on a red shadow
•Diagonal representation of the word “RANGERS” on the front
•Large blue felt number “7” on red shadow - on back of jersey
•United States flag shield on the right sleeve

This pre-owned jersey has been laundered and shows signs of age wear…sold as is.

Suitable for framing.