Overtime Christmas Auction #9
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/5/2006
Classic pre-conventional media guide publication is typed on 8” by 11” paper and divided into three sections; Part 1 – The Current Organization, Part 2 – The 1946-47 Season, and Part 3 – Club Records. Most interesting are the player profiles and their accompanying professional records. Leading the way and fascinating, as well as good for a few laughs, is the write-up on Gordie Howe following his first NHL season. It reads in part “Still the baby of the squad is 19 year old Gordie Howe…….Heralded as one of the top rookies, Howe’s youth and a consistent stream of bad luck prevented him from establishing himself last year. He scored only seven goals, but had eight called back for off-sides, penalties and divers reasons (!)………Away from the ice he is a typical teen age youngster. He enjoys swing music and malted milks. He is shy and afraid of the opposite sex. (!) Gordy’s greatest pastime was in watching the Windsor Spitfires, nearby Junior OHA team, and assisting in their coaching.” The breakdown of Detroit’s results from the ’46-47 season, including individual statistics against each of the other teams and rosters of the Wings’ affiliate teams (Indianapolis Capitals and Omaha Knights) are also included. In EX condition with toning but no creases or tears in the pages, the publication will make a great addition to a Wings/vintage guide collection.
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