[PAR] [TLE] James A. Nicholas [SEP] James A. Nicholas (1921 – July 15, 2006) was an orthopedic surgeon and a pioneer in the treatment of athletic injuries who was best known for performing four knee operations that saved the career of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath.  Nicholas was among the best-known orthopedic surgeons in the United States as a physician for the New York Jets, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers.  In 1973 he established the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, New York.  Nicholas was a long time member of Westchester Country Club.  He died of colon cancer at age 85. [PAR] [TLE] New York Rangers [SEP] The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City.  They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).  The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden, located in the borough of Manhattan.  The Rangers are one of three NHL franchises in the New York metropolitan area, along with the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders.  The club is also one of the oldest teams in the NHL, having joined in 1926 as an expansion franchise.  They are part of the group of teams referred to as the Original Six, along with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs.  The Rangers were the first NHL franchise in the United States to win the Stanley Cup, which they have done four times, most recently in 1993–94.
[PAR] [TLE] James A. Nicholas [ SEP ] James A. Nicholas ( 1921 – July 15 , 2006 ) was an orthopedic surgeon and a pioneer in the treatment of athletic injuries who was best known for performing four knee operations that saved the career of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath . Nicholas was among the best - known orthopedic surgeons in the United States as a physician for the New York Jets , the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers . In 1973 he established the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan , New York . Nicholas was a long time member of Westchester Country Club . He died of colon cancer at age 85 . [PAR] [TLE] New York Rangers [ SEP ] The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City . They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) . The team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden , located in the borough of Manhattan . The Rangers are one of three NHL franchises in the New York metropolitan area , along with the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders . The club is also one of the oldest teams in the NHL , having joined in 1926 as an expansion franchise . They are part of the group of teams referred to as the Original Six , along with the Boston Bruins , Chicago Blackhawks , Detroit Red Wings , Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs . The Rangers were the first NHL franchise in the United States to win the Stanley Cup , which they have done four times , most recently in 1993–94 .
The surgeon for the hockey team from New York City that joined the NHL in 1926 is credited with saving what Hall of Fame quarterback's career?
The surgeon for the hockey team from New York City that joined the NHL in 1926 is credited with saving what Hall of Fame quarterback 's career ?
Joe Namath
Joe Namath