The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
A hockey player’s ultimate honor was bestowed upon Saskatchewan native Elmer Lach in June of 1966 as he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Lach’s place alongside the immortals of the sport was earned with an unusual gift for playmaking, blinding speed, a high degree of courage and dogged determination. Lach starred with Maurice Richard and Toe Blake in the 1940’s, helping the Canadiens to four straight league titles and Stanley Cups in 1944 and ’46. His overtime goal in 1953 was his last playoff goal and won the Cup for the Habs. “Elmer J. Lach – Elected June 1966” is engraved to a brass plate applied to the black wooden frame which houses the classy Hall of Fame crest which Lach received 40 years ago. Measuring 7 1/2” square, the handsome display piece is in excellent condition and will be accompanied by a LOA signed by Elmer Lach.
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