The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Sparkling memento recalls the Montreal Canadiens’ second of a record five straight Stanley Cup triumphs and was done up in similar fashion to the career tribute rings which former Hab greats received long after their careers were over. The dazzling ring features a raised miniature gold Cup on the white gold tableau into which 22 diamonds are set. “Montreal” is above and “Canadiens” below, while four diamonds are at each side. An image of the original Forum is on one shank with “1956-57” engraved on a banner above. “Coupe Stanley Cup Champions” is above the banner. The opposite shank features a nice enameled Canadiens logo with “J.Plante” and his number “1” also included. Recently produced in 10-karat gold by Josten’s with all proper markings on the interior of the band, the size 10 1/2 masterpiece is in mint condition. Great reminder of that excellent ‘56-57 season which saw Plante win his second Vezina trophy and Beliveau, the Richards and Moore finish in the top ten of league scorers, before the Habs beat the Rangers and Bruins in five-game playoff series, Plante allowing Boston just six goals in the finals. What a time in franchise history!
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