Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - June 2009
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George Hainsworth, Edouard "Newsy" Lalonde, Harry Cameron and brothers Bill and Bun Cook - all Hall-of-Famers - stand out in this original team photo of the 1923-24 Saskatoon Crescents. Lalonde was a member of the original Montreal Canadiens team that began play in the NHA in 1909-10 and was the team’s leading scorer during the 1915-16 season when the Habs went on to win their first Stanley Cup. Hainsworth, who would go on to win back-to-back Cups with the Canadiens in 1930 and 1931, debuted with Saskatoon in 1923-24 and posted four shutouts in the team’s 30-game WCHL schedule. Bill Cook led the league with 26 goals in 29 games and Laurie Scott scored 20 while appearing in all 30 games. This fantastic vintage team portrait measures approximately 10" x 14" and the original print is mounted in a cream matte and presented in a 15" x 19" wood frame. The majority of the print is in very good condition, though the far left side has significant surface damage through the three players on that side of the image, including Cameron. There is also a two-inch horizontal tear from the right edge of the print through the feet of the manager. This fantastic team photo otherwise exhibits a crisp image of early hockey 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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