Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Also with a background in politics, Alan Eagleson received these two letters from two well-known and respected political leaders. A letter from Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau thanks Alan for his good wishes following the 1980 election and for sharing his views on the Olympic boycott. It concludes “With appreciation and with my best wishes – and say hello to your son (the baby-sitter) from Justin, Sacha and their dad” and is signed “Pierre E. T.” Ontario Premier Bill Davis’ signature is at the bottom of a “parchment” to Eagleson which commemorates a dinner thrown for him by the Progressive Conservative Party in 1976. It mentions Eagleson as “an extraordianary individual whose interests span oceans and continents and whose organizational skill has the Harvard Business School livid with envy.” Several other intriguing lines are included and it ends “May our Party’s fortunes forever be linked to his.” Mr. Eagleson’s signed LOA will be included.
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