On 1/24/2008, the Rangers retired Brian Leetch's number 2 to the rafters of Madison Square Garden. At the time, Leetch was the 5th player to have his number retired by the team, joining Rod Gilbert, Eddie Giacomin, Mark Messier, and Mike Richter. Number two had been worn by 18 players. Frank Eddolls being the first in 1951-1952 and Leetch being the last.
On 1/24/2008, the Rangers retired Brian Leetch's number 2 to the rafters of Madison Square Garden. At the time, Leetch was the 5th player to have his number retired by the team, joining Rod Gilbert, Eddie Giacomin, Mark Messier, and Mike Richter. Number two had been worn by 18 players. Frank Eddolls being the first in 1951-1952 and Leetch being the last.