The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
A fabulous souvenir from a championship season, this original photo by Alexandra Studio pictures members of the 1946-47 Toronto Maple Leafs who that season captured Lord Stanley’s precious trophy for the first of three consecutive years. The Leafs beat the Canadiens in six games in the Cup finals after taking out the Red Wings in five. Teeder Kennedy scored three times in the finals including the Cup- winner as the Leafs became the youngest team to win the Cup. Other youngsters pictured include Bill Barilko, who had been called up for the final 18 games of the season, Calder Trophy winner Howie Meeker and Bill Ezinicki. Also pictured are the likes of Apps, Broda, Watson, Stewart, Mortson, the Metz brothers, coach Day and “architect” Conn Smythe, who signed the photo “To one of our best supporters, Conn Smythe”. We can’t decipher the person’s name but Smythe’s fountain pen signature is a beauty. Matte-finish photo is 11” by 14” and preserved in outstanding condition in a silvery frame. Marvelous memento was obtained from the Smythe family and will be accompanied by a letter of authenticity.
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