The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Almost unbelievably crystal-clear clarity is what strikes the beholder of this Rice Studio production of the 1945-46 Montreal Canadiens. It’s tough not to closely examine the Habs wool jerseys and socks, the leather gloves, the skates and the sticks. That is, after checking out the grinning faces of the Rocket, Toe, Elmer, Butch, Durnan, Reardon, coach Irvin, manager Gorman and the supporting cast! The “Holders of the Stanley Cup - Canadiens World’s Champions - 1946” in white letters below reveals the reason the boys look so happy! After their third straight regular season title, the Habs swept Chicago before taking out Boston in a five-game final, Blake scoring the Cup-winner in the 6-3 clincher on Forum ice. In EX + condition, the photo is a very special one indeed.
By clicking this button, you will IMMEDIATELY bid the amount selected.
By clicking this button, you will submit this amount as your MAXIMUM (absentee) bid. The auction software will place bids on your behalf up to this amount only as it is bid against competitively by other bidder(s).