The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Fabulous tie-neck style number 9 Canadiens jersey comes to us from the family of former Montreal Canadiens trainer Gaston Bettez who apparently received it as a gift from Maurice Richard in the early-1960’s. The red, white and blue beauty is a durene affair so it’s impossible that the Rocket would have worn this in NHL action - the Habs wore wool sweaters in the 1950’s when he was assistant captain. An Oldtimers’ jersey donned by Richard at some point seems like a realistic possibility to us. With a tri-color Habs crest and number “9”s on the back and sleeves all sewn-on, the jersey includes an old blue and white-striped garter-style fight strap and a “Dry Clean With Care” tag in the inner left hip region. There is game use as well with a quarter size stitch job on each sleeve and a tiny one on the back, in the blue stripe to the right of the number. Interior pilling is also of note, along with some fraying to the Canadiens crest. The jersey was signed for Gaston Bettez’ son Maurice, with the Rocket adding “Bonne Chance” (good luck) and his trademark circled number 9. A possible Montreal Junior Canadiens jersey also comes to mind here. At any rate, the jersey has been preserved in excellent condition and features a nice black marker Richard autograph.
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