Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, the New England Patriots and 36 other legendary sports splits

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Eddie Giacomin and the Rangers

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Ed Giacomin (pictured right, No. 1) was beloved by New York Rangers fans. The team waived the goaltender and he was picked up by the Detroit Red Wings. Unfortunately for Ranger management, the team’s next home game was against Detroit and the Madison Square Garden crowd turned on the Broadway Blues.