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That leaves the Rangers-the worst team in the National Hockey League, a team that has not won the Stanley Cup since 1940. For years, a tailor named John Gerecitano has shown up at every Ranger home game dressed in a leopardskin hat and carrying a trombone; when the game gets beyond hope, he plays taps. Surprise. Last week Gerecitano was nowhere to be seen in Madison Square Garden-only 15,542 fans who chanted "We're No. 1!" as Forward Rod Gilbert slammed in two goals and the Rangers swept into the N.H.L. lead by winning their fourth...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Pro Hockey: Look Who's No. 1 | 12/23/1966 | See Source »

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