Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - June 2009
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/16/2009
Interesting Thirties-era photo gathers together the entire rosters and executive of both the Ottawa Senators and the St. Louis Eagles at center ice. The photograph, mounted on cardstock, is identified in pencil as having been taken by an Ottawa firm so we assume the venue was also located in the capital city. In 1934, the Senators were moved to St. Louis, Missouri and operated as the St. Louis Eagles. The Eagles played only one season, finishing last again, and the NHL bought out the franchise. After the NHL franchise relocated, the Senators team was continued as a senior amateur team in the Montreal Group of the Quebec Amateur Hockey Association (QAHA), beginning in the 1934-35 season. One player, Eddie Finnigan, played for both the Senators and the Eagles in 1934-35. Perhaps this photo is a representation of these two teams. In any case, it is a rare and collectible image, measuring about 6 "x 10" and mounted onto a larger cream matte. In near-excellent condition.
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