Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - June 2009
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/16/2009
In January of 1907, the Montreal Wanderers and the Kenora Thistles battled for Stanley Cup supremacy. Aided by future Hockey Hall-of-Famers Tom Hooper, Tommy Phillips and Art Ross, the Thistles came away with 42 and 86 goals for a combined score of 128 to win a two-game total goals series. A "ringer", Ross was a member of the Brandon Wheat Kings and was borrowed by Kenora for just the challenge games. This ancient presentation-sized cabinet photograph depicts that winning Kenora squad and included are the images of Art Ross, Hooper, Phillips along with Eddie Giroux, Joe Hall, William McGimsie and Si Griffs. Preserved in near excellent condition on the original printed matte and measuring 15"x16" in size. A note on the verso, attesting to the provenance, reads "Jan, 1907, photo from family of Russell Phillips".
The beauty of the rare photos featured in this incredible collection of hockey memorabilia is not solely in the eye of the beholder, rather it’s obvious to one and all. The pages that follow are filled with incredible treasures such as original team photos of some of the earliest Stanley Cup champions that speak to the great and broad history of the game. Lovingly fashioned by one of the hobby’s most enthusiastic and determined collectors, the remarkable items offered here for auction include some lots that are subject to a silent reserve. We are confident that this truly historical gathering of hockey artifacts and memorabilia will spark the enthusiasm and passion that drive your desire to seek and acquire nothing short of the best.
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