Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction February 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/27/2018
Currently third on the all-time wins list for goaltenders behind only Patrick Roy and Martin Brodeur, Ed Belfour was also awarded a pair of Vezina Trophies during his career, in 1991 and 1993. Hailing from the superstar’s fourth of five seasons in Texas with the Stars, we have a Warwick mask worn by Ed in both the 2000-01 regular season and playoffs. Heavily photo-matched, the interior padding is present and accounted for including added velcro for the cloth forehead accessory, and dual-colour strapping to coincide with the placement of the custom graphics. The maker's decals remain affixed to both sides of the interior, with additional handwritten information behind the chin section including a signature from Ed with “2000-01” along with the weight of “2 lbs 1 oz”. Ed’s wonderfully executed trademark eagles grace each side, with his customary “Make-a-Wish Foundation” design over the chin. The back head-piece has additional custom graphics showcasing a 1941 Willys for Ed’s racing company, named after his Carman Manitoba hometown. A signed LOA from Ed Belfour will accompany this highly desirable mask.
Great wear is present on the mask, with a few marks, abrasions and scratches, along with some chipping to the surface over the chin section. Some additional light chipping is also visible along edges, specifically near the left ear and close to the top section, with rusting to a single screw beneath the cage. For the regular season, Getty Images #654139 (Dec 1st 2000) and #654041 (Dec 10th) have both been matched to the black mark on the white strap (left ear side) and to the small mark below it. For the post-season, Getty Image #583583 from May 1st 2001 (Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals) has been matched to the black mark on the strap (left ear side), while Getty Images #583576 (May 1st 2001 - Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals), #575993 (May 3rd 2001 - Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals) and #575990 (May 3rd 2001 - Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals) have all been matched to the black mark on the strap (left ear side), and to the small paint chip near the back edge of the mask on the same side. Lastly, Getty Image #576022 from May 3rd 2001 (Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals) has been matched to the black mark on the strap (left ear side) and small mark below it, while the final photo-match feature’s Getty Image #575982 from May 3rd 2001 (Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals), with this image matched to the black mark on the strap (left ear side), and to the chip on the chin section.
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