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What a way to start an auction! Definitely one of the greatest and most significant goalie mask to ever be offered for public sale, this stirring, thought-provoking Jacques Plante-made and Jacques Plante game worn piece of hockey history is the f...
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Lot #1
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One of the finest and most desirable Stanley Cup championship rings ever offered to the hobby, this striking and thought-provoking memento was presented to Jacques Plante after he helped the Montreal Canadiens to their record fourth consecutive Cu...
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Lot #2
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Sensational memento is from a special night in December of 1983 when the 12 players who were each contributors to the Canadiens’ greatest dynasty in the late 1950’s were reunited along with coach Toe Blake and paid tribute for their amazing run of...
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Lot #3
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Handsome vintage award was presented to the “stingy” Jacques Plante after he claimed his fourth consecutive NHL goals-against-average title and Vezina Trophy following the 1958-59 season. Plante again led the league in wins (38) and shutouts (9),...
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Lot #4
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An impressive and magnificent tribute to the legendary Jacques Plante is this trophy produced by The Jacques Plante Foundation in Switzerland, where the famous innovator spent his later years. Created to honor Jacques’ memory following his death...
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Lot #5
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Sparkling memento recalls the Montreal Canadiens’ first of a record five straight Stanley Cup titles and was done up in similar fashion to the career tribute rings which former Hab greats received long after their careers were over. The dazzling...
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Lot #6
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There's always something special about firsts and this miniature Vezina trophy commemorates Jacques Plante's first of five consecutive goals-against-average titles. Plante posted the stingiest average (1.86) of his extraordinary career as the Can...
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Lot #7
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Jacques Plante, with his wandering style that revolutionized the art of goaltending, continued his exceptional play during the '56-57 season, claiming his second Vezina trophy with a 2.02 goals-against average and a NHL-high nine shutouts. This mi...
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Lot #8
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The Montreal Canadiens, backstopped by the formidable Jacques Plante, continued to roll in '57-58; the Habs claimed the regular season titleas Plante's nine shutouts and 2.11 GAA led the league and earned the innovator his third consecutive Vezina...
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Lot #9
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Coach Toe Blake's Canadiens, blessed at all positions, won their record fourth consecutive Stanley Cup in the spring of 1959, after a regular season which saw 1st Team All-Star Jacques Plante lead the league with 38 wins, nine shutouts and a 2.16...
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Lot #10
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Jacques Plante added 40 victories to his career total during the '59-60 season and won an unprecedented fifth consecutive Vezina trophy with a 2.54 goals-against-average. A conflict between Plante and coach Toe Blake came to a head on November 1s...
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Lot #11
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Superb miniature Vezina trophy recalls Jacques Plante's remarkable comeback to the NHL in '68-69 after three seasons of inactivity. Plante and fellow all-time great Glenn Hall teamed to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 37-win, West Division title an...
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Lot #12
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Magnificent shimmering trophy commemorates Jacques Plante’s first Stanley Cup title with the Montreal Canadiens as a rookie in the spring of 1953. The young netminder got into three regular season games and then showed more flashes of brilliance...
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Lot #13
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This stunning miniature Stanley Cup represents the first of a record five consecutive NHL playoff championships won by the Montreal Canadiens and many hockey historians feel that the ’55-56 Habs were the most dominant team in the history of the ga...
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Lot #14
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Gorgeous 13-inch high miniature trophy recalls the Montreal Canadiens’ Stanley Cup title at the conclusion of the ’56-57 season, another one dominated by the Habs. Backstopped by Jacques Plante, the Canadiens again allowed the fewest goals while...
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Lot #15
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The Montreal Canadiens made it three straight Stanley Cup championships in April of 1958. The defending champs’ domination of the NHL saw Montreal post 96 regular season points as Jacques Plante won his third consecutive Vezina trophy, Doug Harve...
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Lot #16
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Sensational miniature Stanley Cup commemorates the Montreal Canadiens’ fourth consecutive NHL playoff championship, one which broke the record of three straight the Habs had shared with the Maple Leafs (1947 to 1949). The regular season saw Montr...
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Lot #17
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Formidable memento commemorates hockey’s greatest dynasty and was produced recently at the request of the Jacques Plante Foundation in Switzerland. Coach Toe Blake and several of Plante’s teammates have said in the past that the Canadiens could h...
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Lot #18
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Wonderful old oil on canvas board painting is the work of none other than Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Jacques Plante. The huge (22” by 30”) scene of a country home and colorful flowers is dated “4-2-55” in the lower left corner, where the mult...
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Lot #19
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Another remarkable painting by Jacques Plante is this scene of a fishing village which includes boats and lobster traps. Done in oil on canvas board and featuring soft mauve and pinkish tones for the water and horizon, the painting is dated “3-6-...
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Lot #20
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More stunning evidence that the incredible Jacques Plante did not just “play around” with paint and brush is this awesome logging scene of yesteryear. Done in oil on a big 24” by 30” canvas board, Plante captures two men and a pair of horses as t...
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Lot #21
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Another opportunity to acquire a unique Jacques Plante original is this 1974 oil painting featuring quaint little homes and hills in the background. Brushed on canvas, the painting is dated “23-9-74” in the lower left corner where the artist adde...
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Lot #22
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More proof here that other than knitting, writing poetry and stopping hockey pucks, Jacques Plante was also a very talented artist! Fantastic detail in this neighborhood scene with other homes higher up in the mountains in the background. Oil on...
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Lot #23
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Wow! What a phenomenal example of the artistic prowess of the multi-talented Jacques Plante is displayed in this scene featuring mountainous homes with the Swiss Alps in the background. Plante used oil on canvas board to create this masterpiece...
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Lot #24
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Never in hockey history has there been a goaltender who revolutionized his profession so dramatically as Jacques Plante and in June of 1978 the Hockey Hall of Fame honored the legend for his contributions to the game, along with his lofty on-ice a...
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Lot #25
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Two sensational keepsakes from the day the Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to the deserving and legendary Jacques Plante are the framed crest Jacques was presented with that September 13th day in 1978, and the program from the induction dinne...
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Lot #26
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A brilliant athlete who also excelled at notably baseball and lacrosse, Jacques Plante was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1981. Plante’s credentials are well documented and we believe it suffice to say that his hockey career in so...
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Lot #27
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Handsome gold ring was presented to Jacques Plante for his efforts in helping the St. Louis Blues to the NHL’s West Division championship in 1968-69. And what an effort it was! Plante hadn’t played competitively for three years when he was lured...
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Lot #28
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Wonderful group of pendant charms date all the way back to the 1940’s with one revealing Jacques Plante’s prowess on a ball field. The charm in the form of a baseball is stamped “Sterling” and also is engraved “All-Star Team” on one side and “194...
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Lot #29
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Impressive assortment here from Jacques Plante’s jewelry box is highlighted by some hockey-related pieces. A pair of big round 1950’s cuff links with a blue Montreal Canadiens logo are in sterling and are joined by a golden pair in the shape of t...
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Lot #30
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We’re very excited to offer this museum-worthy Jacques Plante game used stick, used during the Montreal Canadiens’ record run of five consecutive Stanley Cup championships. Talk about a piece of hockey history! The CCM Pattern Made Pro model has...
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Lot #31
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Thought-provoking collection here of envelopes which once contained the poems and, at times, the love letters which Jacques Plante sent to his wife Caroline, are all addressed by Jacques to “Mrs. Jacques Plante”. Although 48 include printed block...
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Lot #32
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Intriguing and stirring personal lot of one of hockey’s all-time greats is highlighted by four signed pieces. Leading the way is Jacques Plante’s 1970’s passport issued by Switzerland and featuring a photo and ballpoint signature. Two ancient Ca...
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Lot #33
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Fantastic group of cards and postcards were stored at the Plante household over the years and span Jacques’ entire phenomenal career. Card highlights include his 1955-56 Parkhurst (“VG”) rookie card, three autographed in blue ballpoint from his e...
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Lot #34
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An absolute shocker, this classic pose of the great Jacques Plante, taken by famed Canadiens’ photographer David Bier, is crystal clear and combined with a beautiful bold blue fountain pen signature, makes for an ultra-tempting piece indeed. Matte...
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Lot #35
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Shimmering miniature Prince of Wales Trophy commemorates the Montreal Canadiens’ first place finish in 1955-56 and was produced in recent years at the request of the Jacques Plante Foundation in Switzerland. The legendary Plante began a string of...
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Lot #36
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The Montreal Canadiens captured their ninth regular season title in 1958-59, outdistancing Boston by 18 points, before setting a then record with their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup victory. This miniature Wales trophy, produced in recent years...
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Lot #37
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Fabulous souvenirs are from a tribute night held Saturday, December 17, 1983, at the Montreal Forum. The 12 players who contributed to all five of the Canadiens’ Stanley Cup victories in the late 1950’s were reunited with coach Toe Blake and hono...
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Lot #38
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It was a very special time in Canadiens’ history in 1985 when the team celebrated its 75th anniversary by, among other things, selecting its all-time “Dream Team”. Jacques Plante joined the likes of Richard, Beliveau, Moore, Harvey, Robinson and...
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Lot #39
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Oh my! This absolutely stunning painting of the legendary Jacques Plante is the work of another legend, Dewitt “Tex” Coulter. The former football star is well-known and appreciated for his famous portraits and other exceptional artwork which app...
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Lot #40
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Exquisite, heavy and impressive glass award is the “Jacques Plante Trophy” and was won by Marco Buhrer of the Swiss League. The trophy reveals that Buhrer, who played with Bern, was the “Goaltender Of The Year – NLA Season 2003/04.” An image of...
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Lot #41
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Terrific group of photos obtained from Jacques Plante’s widow Caroline includes several mini collections. In-uniform shots include an individual and a team photo with the ’52-53 Buffalo Bisons while other group shots are highlighted by two David...
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Lot #42
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Neat lot from Jacques Plante’s days as a goalie instructor with Fred Shero’s Philadelphia Flyers includes a snazzy, stretchy nylon sweat suit with “Coach Plante” embroidered on the left breast of the jacket, a ’77-78 Flyers team photo with coach P...
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Lot #43
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Fascinating bronze sculpture was done in the 1980’s, a few years before Jacques Plante’s death, by an Austrian man. Mrs. Plante informs us that the man, a longtime acquaintance of the Plantes, found Jacques to have the face of an artist and asked...
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Lot #44
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Pretty much the ultimate autographed piece for a longtime Canadiens’ fan is this program from a gala evening held in January of 1985 to announce the Habs’ all-time “Dream Team”. Jacques Plante, Doug Harvey, Larry Robinson, Maurice Richard, Jean B...
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Lot #45
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Terrific souvenir of the Maple Leafs’ Stanley Cup victory in the spring of 1963, this silvery serving tray features the images of hockey’s ultimate prize and the Prince of Wales Trophy, along with the facsimile autographs of the men who brought To...
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Lot #46
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At one time on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame, this 15-inch high wooden plaque was presented to Canadiens’ goaltender extraordinaire Jacques Plante in 1959, a tribute from the Montreal Sportsman’s “Salon”. A raised pewter image of a naked man...
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Lot #47
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One of the most sought after vintage goalie mask styles in the hobby, this caramel-colored bar mask was produced in the 1960’s by Jacques Plante’s Fibrosport company and actually was the company’s first model ever made. Mask shows plenty of game...
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Lot #48
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Evidence of Jacques Plante’s multiple talents are in this vintage ball trophy, awarded to Plante as batting champion in 1957 with a lofty .427 average! A big engraved brass plate names the trophy as the “Trophée Perpetuel Emile “Butch” Bouchard.”...
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Lot #49
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Neat recent effort is a replica of one of the versions of masks produced at Jacques Plante’s Fibrosport company in Magog, Quebec during the 1960’s and 1970’s. With Plante’s facsimile autograph on a “fibrosport” decal at the forehead, the mask eve...
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Lot #50
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The final style of mask used by Jacques Plante is also the last type of mask produced by Plante’s Fibrosport company in Magog, Quebec. This grey fiberglass job was painted white with plenty of the white scraped or chipped off from plenty of game...
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Lot #51
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Outstanding display piece features a reproduction photo of Jacques Plante hugging Lord Stanley’s precious trophy after one of the Montreal Canadiens’ five straight Cup triumphs in the 1950’s, and a cut index card signed by the all-time great in ba...
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Lot #52
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Special pieces from Jacques Plante’s special time in St. Louis is this artwork collection featuring 23 members of the ‘69-70 West Division champion Blues. Thirteen of the exceptional 8 1/2” by 11” sketches/caricatures have been autographed includ...
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Lot #53
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