A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
As general manager of the 1978-79 Winnipeg Jets, John Ferguson joined Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull in the select group of individuals who claimed an Avco World Trophy as WHA champions as well as a Stanley Cup. This is the miniature individual trophy that was presented to Ferguson for the Jets' six-game win over the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association's swan song before both teams joined the NHL the following season. Although the Jets finished third overall in the regular season, the defending WHA champions retained their title in the playoffs, sweeping the Nordiques before taking care of Wayne Gretzky's Oilers. For the third time in four years, members of the Jets received miniature replicas of the Avco World Trophy. Ferguson's name and title are engraved on a metal plaque below the name of the trophy while the entire Jets roster appears on a plaque on the opposite side. The trophy stands just under 13" high and is topped off by a silver plated bowl which sits atop a globe suspended in clear Lucite. Produced by Balfour, the award is in superb excellent-plus condition and marks the WHA's final season. A letter of authenticity from the Ferguson family will be included with this magnificent piece of WHA history.
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