The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
The Montreal Canadiens skated to their fourth consecutive regular season championship in 1946-47, their 78-point total (34-16-10) six better than second place Toronto. Members of the team received splendid silver plated pitchers to commemorate the championship which however was bittersweet for Elmer Lach. He missed the last half of the season due to injury and the Canadiens missed him at playoff time as they were beaten in the Stanley Cup finals by the Maple Leafs. Lach contributed 30 points in 31 games and helped linemate Maurice Richard to a 45-goal season. Toe Blake and Billy Reay hit the 20- goal mark and Bill Durnan copped his fourth straight Vezina Trophy. Engraving on the pitcher here, which stands just under 8” high, reads “Club De Hockey Canadien – Champions NHL 1946-47 – Elmer Lach.” With a figural spout of a bearded man, the pitcher is in shiny, striking near perfect condition. Elmer Lach’s signed letter of authenticity will be included with this outstanding award.
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