The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Striking miniature replica of the James Norris Trophy is like the ones awarded to the NHL’s top defenceman each year and was originally obtained from a Boston Bruins executive who for years got to watch the world’s premier blueliner. Bobby Orr won the Norris a record eight consecutive seasons and received 13-inch high trophies like this for his amazing efforts. The engraving on the big bowl reads James Norris Memorial Trophy – Presented by The Norris Family To The National Hockey League For Perpectual Competition – To Be Awarded Annually To The Regular Defense Player Who Demonstrates The Greatest All-Round Ability In That Position – 1954.” The year represents the first that the Norris was awarded. Detroit’s Red Kelly was the winner before Doug Harvey took it over for seven of the next eight years. The silver-plated trophy with lid sits atop a sloping eight- sided walnut base and was produced by the Boffey company. It dates from the 1970’s when Orr was hockey’s most spectacular superstar and is in excellent condition. A sensational addition it will be to your Orr/trophy display.
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