The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
After three years away from NHL rinks, Jacques Plante was lured out of retirement and signed this NHL “Standard Player’s Contract” with the St. Louis Blues on June 23, 1968. The deal called for a $12,000 salary, with an additional $14,000 to be paid to Plante for two years beginning in 1972. Teaming with fellow legend Glenn Hall to lead the NHL in goals-against-average in ’68-69, Plante also picked up the $1000 bonus money offered if the Blues led the Western Division in GAA. A trio of Hall-of-Famers, Plante, Blues GM Scotty Bowman and NHL president Clarence Campbell signed the long, one-page document in blue ballpoint, while St. Louis VP Sid Solomon III signed in blue marker. All sigs are nice and the contract is in excellent condition without any tears.
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