Rangers Bloopers! Funny moments in Blueshirts history
Every team has their share of embarrassing moments, so we decided to find a few gems from the Rangers archives to share with you.
The Hockey Sock Rock
This is a classic but a complete and total embarrassment when you look back. I think Phil Esposito’s induction into the Hall of Fame was delayed because of this. “How was I to know he was a ref-er-ree!!!” Ugh.
JD Doubling Down
Ok, ok…if Hockey Sock Rock wasn’t bad enough, John Davidson did a segment for an NHL direct to video release that will make you cringe.
Ooooh Lala…
Dear Lord…WHY??? What? Were the late 70’s and 80’s a big joke or something? Anders Hedberg, Ron Duguay, Dave Maloney and of course…Phil Esposito did a really lame jeans commercial that totally backfired. The line Ooh La La Sasson would be changed to Ooh La La So Soon whenever the Rangers were eliminated from the playoffs. Way to go NYR Marketing Department!
Insanely Crappola!
John Giannone is one of the best in the biz, but this moment during an old MSG broadcast is one he would love to soon forget. Happens to the best John. Of course, in fairness to John it wasn’t his mistake alone because someone in the truck aired the wrong clip.
The Great Mistake
Did they really? Yes on October 30th, 1997 the Rangers misspelled the name of the greatest hockey player in the world to ever lace up skates. AGAINST THE ISLANDERS NO LESS! I bet many of you have put this embarrassing moment behind you like a skeleton in a closet. Sorry to shed light on this debacle again. Wayne Gretzky we apologize…again…and again.
G-R-E-T-Z-K-Y! Not G-R-E-T-K-Z-Y! C’mon man!
I hope this made you laugh a little today. The Rangers history is rich with great players and moments but even these gaffs belong. In my opinion, they make the team more endearing.
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