The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Magnificent silver plated miniature replica of hockey’s most coveted prize commemorates the Pittsburgh Penguins’ second consecutive Stanley Cup championship at the conclusion of the ’91-92 season. And what a finish it was! The Pens reeled off 11 straight playoff victories, including four in the finals against Chicago. The Black Hawks had won 11 straight heading into the finals but were no match for the defending champs, led by the one and only Mario Lemieux. Mario potted 16 goals and 34 points in 15 playoff games to again win the Conn Smythe Trophy and received some fine offensive help along the way from the likes of Stevens, Francis, Jagr, Tocchet and Murphy, while Tom Barraso was solid in carrying the whole load in goal. Their names are engraved along with those of their teammates in three columns on the barrel of this stunning keepsake. Above are the names of coaches Bowman, Johnson, Kehoe, McGuire, Meloche, Smith and Paterson, as well as the team’s hierarchy, led by owner and President Howard Baldwin. The Penguins defeated Washington in seven games, the Rangers in six and Boston in four straight before taking care of Chicago and drinking from Lord Stanley’s famous bowl. Recalling the best of hockey times in the Steel City, this formidable trophy was presented to Penguins’ goaltending coach and scout ,Gilles Meloche, and has been preserved in outstanding near perfect condition, with just a tad of tarnish up near the rim of the bowl to mention. Mr. Meloche’s signed letter of authenticity will accompany this formidable treasure.
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