Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction June 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/19/2018
Massive in both quantity and quality, we have a tremendous instant collection with over 600 photos and pictures including just over 300 signed, with at least 40 HOFers. The majority of the photos are team-issued examples that span a number of years, with some signed examples going back to the 1950s, with the bulk originating from the late-1960s to mid-1970s. We have examples from each Original Six club (except Toronto), along with most of the early expansion clubs, with additional photos featuring the Pittsburgh Hornets, Cleveland Barons/Crusaders. The majority of the photos are 8” x 10” and signed in ballpoint, with many personalized to Leafs trainer Murray “Torchy” Schell. Highlights include Harvey, Moore, Geoffrion, Clapper, Reardon, Beliveau, Francis, Giacomin, Kelly, Howell, Tretiak, Lynn Patrick and more!
The breakdown by team is as follows; 1) Montreal – We have 17 photos with 12 signed, with Johnson, McNeil (2) and others. 2) Chicago – We have 19 photos with 12 signed including Gadsby, Pilote and others. 3) Detroit – We have 38 photos with 9 signed including Kelly, Bucyk and others. 4) Boston – We have 27 photos with 3 signed including Clapper and Schmidt. 5) NY Rangers – We have 30 photos with 15 signed including Howell, Worsley, Stanley and others. 6) Atlanta Flames – 26 photos with 18 signed including Bouchard and Lysiak. 7) Vancouver – 39 photos with 16 signed. 8) Islanders – 20 photos with 18 signed including Smith, Potvin, Nystrom and others. 9) Seals – 37 photos with 24 signed including Hodge, Harris and others. 10) Phoenix – 18 photos. 11) Cleveland Barons – 8 signed photos. 12) North Stars – 27 photos with 19 signed including Maniago, Gilbert and others. 13) Cleveland Crusaders – 10 signed photos. 14) Sabres – 45 photos with 30 signed including Perreault (2), Martin, Crozier and others. 15) Penguins – 56 photos with 23 signed including McDonald, Angotti and others. 16) Pittsburgh Hornets – 24 photos. 17) Flyers – 42 photos with 18 signed including Parent, Van Impe and others. 18) Blues – 45 photos with 20 signed including Harvey, Hall and others. 19) Kings – 28 photos with 20 signed including Rutledge, White and others. The mix of other signed photos includes examples from Sugar Jim Henry, Hull, Cournoyer, F. Mahovlich, Mikita, Hall, Bower, Worsley, Parent, Belfour, Lindsay, Jagr, P. Esposito (2) and others. Also included we have 38 signed index cards from what appears to be Pittsburgh players from the 1970s. The majority of the photos remain in pleasing condition with light wear, with the odd example exhibiting a crease or dinged corner. COAs are present for just a few photos (7), including examples signed by Phil Esposito and Ted Lindsay.
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