The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
This is the contract Jacques Plante signed prior to the 1971-72 season and after leading the NHL in goals-against-average the previous year, his first with Toronto. Jacques’ miniscule 1.88 GAA in ’70-71 resulted in a big $75,000 deal, with the contract revealing Plante opted for deferred payments; $10,000 a year starting in January of 1972 and finishing up with $5000 in 1979. Jacques’ ballpoint signature on the back is joined by that of Jim Gregory of the Maple Leafs, while NHL president Clarence Campbell signed the front in customary fashion. A cool piece for Leafs, Plante and contract collectors alike, the long, one-page contract is in excellent condition with no rips or tears.
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