The New York Americans, founded with bootlegger funds, played in Madison Square Garden before the New York Rangers existed. As lovable losers, they embodied the spirit of the Roaring Twenties. However, their good times eventually came to an end for owner Big Bill Dwyer. The team was relocated to Brooklyn by Red Dutton, a fiery redhead from the Canadian prairies, in a bid to revive the franchise.
Only the Dead Know the Brooklyn Americans
The New York Americans, founded with a bootlegger's fortune, initially played in Madison Square Garden before the New York Rangers existed, exuding the carefree essence of the 1920s as lovable underdogs.
