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New York Rangers : Millennium Memories

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Brad parks, Phil Esposito, Mark Messier, Steve Vickers, Tomas Sandstrom, Marcel Dionne, Adam Graves and Wayne Gretsky all have what in common? First they all play hockey and secondly they all played for the New York Rangers.

For over 75 years this storied franchise from the days of George "Tex" Richards to the retirement of the number 99 has provide New York and the world of hockey with some great and memorable moments that will last into the next millennium.

While I am not a Rangers fan, I was most impressed by the layout of the book. Filled with Pictures and stories this book is certainly on for the library. I was treated to history about not only the team but also the players who played there.

Sport Publishing Inc. has certainly given you a real collectors item, whether you love the Rangers or the NHL this book is one to have. Priced to fit any budget this would make a great gift for both young and old.

The Rangers, love them or hate them, are a part of 20th Century New York City culture. No paper covers New York as lovingly as the Daily News. So here you have Daily News photos and stories of the people and progress of the Rangers over their first eight or so decades. Lots of "Oh, wow" moments for old familiar faces.

Only complaints are that the book is (a) too brief, and (b) lacking in color which is such a part of hockey. Somehow that latter validates it as a history book, and keeps the line from Ching Johnson to Mark Messier on a level.

Props to AceBook for sending this neat volume quickly and efficiently with a nice breath of personal service.