The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Handsome handled and footed silver-plated tray was presented to George Hainsworth’s family prior to a benefit hockey game in Kitchener in 1961 with engraving across the top edge reading “In Tribute to George Hainsworth - Honouring His Election to The Hockey Hall of Fame.” The all-time shutout king until Terry Sawchuk bettered his mark of 94, Hainsworth had died in a tragic auto accident 11 years earlier. The presentation photo also pictures Milt Schmidt receiving a similar tray. A 5” by 9”photo of a group of men in winter duds includes Hainsworth and Howie Morenz and has “Pappy in Montreal” penned to the back. A couple of snapshots picture Hainsworth in his Maple Leafs uniform with George pouring a bottle of Canada Dry ginger ale in a dressing room scene. Giving tips to a young goaltender and a photo of Hainsworth with Boston’s Kraut Line complete the collection, in overall EX condition.
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