Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - June 2009
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/16/2009
Exceptional panoramic photo by Toronto’s Alexandria Studio pictures the participants in the February, 1934 benefit game to aid Leafs’ star Ace Bailey following his career-ending injury suffered the previous December in Boston. After Bailey recovered from the life-threatening injury, which involved Bruins’ defenceman Eddie Shore, the NHL board of governors decided to stage the special game between the Maple Leafs and the best of the rest of the league. This picture was clicked after the NHL stars were presented with their all-star uniforms during lengthy pre-game ceremonies. A who’s who of 1930s hockey legends are pictured here. Bill Cook is standing in the third row and is joined by the likes of Shore, Lionel Conacher, Nels Stewart and Ching Johnson. Other notables for the NHL team include Morenz, Joliat and Chuck Gardiner. Hainsworth, Primeau, Jackson, Charlie Conacher, Horner, Clancy and Day are joined by Leafs’ brass Smythe, Selke and Irvin, as well as league president Frank Calder. The Leafs, by the way, won the penalty-less game 7-3. Wondrous photograph is presented in an original wood and glass frame and is in gorgeous, tough-to-hope-for-nicer condition. A stirring photo from an historic night. Measures to just under 12" x 22".
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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