Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - June 2009
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/16/2009
Before the Maple Leafs laid claim to 11 Stanley Cups, Toronto won its first two championships as members of the NHL in 1918 as the Arenas and again in 1922, this time as the St. Patricks. This outstanding photo of the 1921-22 Cup champion St. Pats shows Ted Stackhouse, Pat Nolan, George Smith, Corbett Denneny, Bill Stuart, John Ross Roach, Harry Cameron, Reg Noble, Babe Dye and Ken Randall lined up from left to right on the ice. The wide 7" x 17" original photo was studio mounted by McLean Photo Co. of Weston, Ontario, which is stamped on the lower right part of the grey matte that surrounds this remarkable print. The photo is presented in a 12 ½" x 22 ½" wood frame and the matte exhibits water lines on the top and bottom, though the print itself is in excellent condition, with a vertical crease through Denneny to note. This is a great opportunity to claim a great image from Toronto’s early NHL and Stanley Cup history.
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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