Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - June 2009
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/16/2009
In 1904, the Montreal Wanderers, Hockey Champions of Canada, issued a challenge to a hockey team from Portage Lakes, Michigan. The Lakers, Champions of the United States and members in the first professional league, the International League (IHL), accepted the challenge and hosted the visiting Montreal squad on March 21 and 22, 1904. Portage Lakes were declared Champions of the World after easily defeating the Wanderers with scores of 8-4 and 9-2. This large presentational cabinet photo, most certainly belonging to one of the players, pictures the members of that victorious team in full uniform including four Hockey Hall-of-Famers: Riley Hern, brothers Bruce & Hod Stuart and John. L. Gibson. Each member is listed on the matte along with the season schedule and scores up to and including the series with Montreal. Rare and certainly historical. Original photo image measures 10"x13" with a matted size of 14"x18". In very good to excellent condition with some very light water marks, not affecting the photo and some minor paper loss and pin holes on the matte only.
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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