The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Vintage publication and Maurice Richard collectors will be intrigued and tempted by this program from the second game of the 1944 Stanley Cup finals between the Canadiens and Black Hawks. Appearing in his first Cup finals, Rocket Richard scored his first ever playoff hat trick this night in leading the Habs to a 3-1 win, en route to a series sweep and their first Cup triumph in 13 years. April 6th was the date and Mike Karakas Richard’s victim, while Johnny Harms spoiled Bill Durnan’s shutout with just one second left. Program measures 8 1/2” by 11 1/2”, is in VG condition with no markings or major flaws and pictures Chicago’s Art Wiebe on the cover. Profiles of Montreal players states “A starry individualist, Richard isn’t such a good team player, but he scores some very spectacular goals.” From a time when the Rocket was forging his legend!
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