The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Marvelous memento from a milestone night at Montreal’s famous Forum is this vintage Art Ross Tyer puck. Canadiens veteran center Elmer Lach shot it past Chicago’s Al Rollins to join the NHL’s select 200- goal club. At the time, 200 goals was quite a feat in big league hockey and the only active members of the “club” were Richard, Bentley, Mosienko, Schmidt and Dumart. Lach’s milestone marker came at 9:29 of the second period and broke a 2-2 tie. Doug Harvey and Rocket Richard, who had made a rush before dishing off to Lach, drew assists. Just 32 seconds later, Richard scored his 325th NHL goal to break Nels Stewart’s all-time goal scoring record and the Habs went on to a 6-4 victory in front of 14,562 fans who certainly got their money’s worth! With similar orange rubber logos on both sides, the puck is autographed in silver ink by Lach and also features “Canadiens”, “200 Goal”, “Chicago” and the November 8, 1952 date. “Chicago Nov 8, 52” was originally penned to the other logo and can still be made out. Puck is in excellent chip-free condition and is an impressive piece to hold. With special appeal to vintage game puck/goal puck enthusiasts, along with Lach/Richard/Canadiens collectors, it will be accompanied by Elmer Lach’s signed letter of authenticity.
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