Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2018
No stranger to be being decorated with championship hardware, Jean Beliveau would win an endless amount of awards and accolades throughout his HOF career including the Conn Smythe, Hart Memorial and Art Ross Trophies, along with 10 Stanley Cup championships as a player. The 1967-68 campaign would be no different for big Jean, finishing the regular season with an impressive 68 points in only 59 games, with an additional 11 playoff points netted as the Habs sealed up their 15th Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.
We have a memento from that very season, with a 1968 Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup championship 14K gold ring that was presented to the icon. When first sold, Jean recalled that he was the first Canadiens player to receive his ring, with the players having the choice of either a ring (which they had to pay for) or a pendant. He also had mentioned that this one was made to wear on his pinkie. Size 7 with an approx. weight of 19 grams, a gold-coloured Stanley Cup sits centered over a rectangular red stone, encompassed by “World Hockey Champions” in raised letters. The right shank feature’s “Beliveau” beneath a pair of shamrocks along with a raised “CH” logo, while the left contains an NHL shield logo, with dual-shamrocks and “1967-68” above. "Everest" and "14K" have also been engraved over the inner band. Justifiably proud wear is exhibited, with numerous light scratches and tiny dents which are visible upon magnification and with the ring acquiring a blackish patina on parts of the tableau, shanks and band over the last five decades on this otherwise nicely preserved gem which offers nice eye-appeal.
When considering the status of Le Gros Bill both as a legendary Montreal Canadien and as one of the greatest Stanley Cup champions in history, few rings of equal importance and highly-desirable pedigree exist. A signed LOA from Jean Beliveau will accompany, and please take note that this item may be subject to a silent reserve.
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