The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Stirring matte-finish photograph captures Ivan “Ching” Johnson, the Hall of Fame defenceman who for 11 seasons struck fear into the opposition while defending the New York Rangers’ territory. At 6’ and 210 pounds he was one of the tallest and heaviest players of the day and enjoyed physical contact, much to the delight of Madison Square Garden patrons. A crowd favorite because of his hard but clean hitting, Johnson signed this photo in bold pencil “To Marie - With the most love any man can give, Ching Johnson.” In excellent condition with no major flaws. Winnipeg-born Johnson, who helped the Rangers to Stanley Cup titles in ‘28-29 and ‘32-33, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1958 and died in Maryland in 1979.
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