Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Winter 2021
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Joining once again, in collaboration with the Montreal Canadiens, Classic Auctions is pleased to offer a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the storied club's comprehensive archives. A number of historic specimens direct from the famous team including unique displays that were once marvelously displayed in the hallowed Montreal Forum and later at the Bell Centre are available, with an endless array of legendary and monumental players featured that all proudly once donned the sacred jersey of the mighty Montreal Canadiens.
With the retirement of Butch Bouchard following a Stanley Cup victory in 1956, the iconic Maurice "Rocket" Richard was handed the "C" for the Canadiens. Under his leadership on the ice and in the dressing room, the club rolled to four consecutive titles and set a record that has yet to be matched. This framed display, which features a nicely matted photo reproduction of original Michel Lapensee artwork and a golden metal plate identifying the artwork's subject and his tenure as captain, is in excellent condition. While there is some corner wear on the frame and a couple of minor scuffs on the front of the frame as to be expected from hanging in one of hockey's holy temples, it will display nicely in your home or office. On the back, the framer's logo is affixed to the paper backing. The top and the bottom of the frame also has grooves which originally held the frame in place when on display. Direct from the archives of the Montreal Canadiens, this framed display was likely displayed at the Molson Center and later on at the Bell Centre. An LOA from Classic Auctions will be included.
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