Addendum: Next season, Jean Ratelle’s No. 19 will be retired in recognition of his selection as one of the NHL’s Greatest 100.SEE RELATED LARRY BROOKS NY POST ARTICLE

Among many honors in his 21-year NHL career, Jean Ratelle earned the Lady Byng award for sportsmanship, the Masterton Trophy for perseverance, and was a five-time All-Star. But few awards have resonated in New York Rangers history quite like the "Player's Player" award, chosen by teammates. Five of these six awards are similar 7x9" plaques presented to the popular New York icon: 1-5) 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, and 1974-75. Also included is: 6) A smaller 5x7" plaque for 1967-68 Comeback Player of the Year. Respected by teammates and opponents alike, this string of peer-awarded accolades show just how important Ratelle was to his peers during one of the most formidable stretches in New York Rangers history.