Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
When the Hockey Hall of Fame moved to its present location in downtown Toronto in the 1990s, exquisite gold creations like this one were produced and presented to the Hall’s members. Alan Eagleson, lawyer and player agent and founder of the NHL Players’ Association which he served as Executive Director of for over two decades, had been elected to the Hall in 1989, becoming the first union head inducted into a pro sports Hall of Fame. Instrumental in the successes of the 1972 Summit Series and the Canada Cup tournaments, along with getting Canada back into international events like the World Championships, Eagleson’s long list of accomplishments are undeniable and Hall of Fame worthy. His updated Hall of Fame ring features a big blue stone encircled by the words “Hockey Hall of Fame Member”, and two small diamonds. One shank includes an image of the current Hall of Fame building, with “Est. 1943” below, while the other has the Hall’s updated logo, with “R.A. Eagleson” on a banner above and his “1989” induction year below. Size 10 ring has “10K” stamped on the inside of the band and is in gorgeous near mint condition. Mr. Eagleson, who resigned from the Hall of Fame in the late-1990s, will sign a letter of authenticity that will accompany this intriguing and unique ring.
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