Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Following negotiations which involved Alan Eagleson representing Hockey Canada and aimed at solving the amateur-pro rift at the international level, Canada, after a seven-year boycott, returned to compete at the World Championships in Vienna in 1977 when professionals were allowed to play. A year later in Prague, Canada, led by Marcel Dionne’s nine goals, claimed the bronze medal and members of the team were presented with gold and diamond mementos. Contrary to players’ rings, a large diamond is embedded in a maple leaf here, with “Team Canada”, “Prague” and two smaller diamonds on each side encircling it. Numbers on the shanks represent the year while “10KG” is stamped on the interior of the band. Both “A. Eagleson” and a nice scripted “R.A. Eagleson” are also present. Showing light wear and in excellent-plus condition, the striking size 10 1/2 ring will be accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Alan Eagleson.
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