Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
The Minnesota North Stars acquired right winger Claude Larose from Montreal prior to the ’68-69 season and the young veteran paid immediate dividends, captaining the team and having his most productive NHL season to win Minnesota MVP honors. Claude’s 62 points, 25 of them goals, were just three less than scoring leader Danny Grant (also acquired in the same deal), who won NHL rookie-of- the-year honors. Larose received this Bill Masterton trophy for his fine play and leadership qualities. The handled cup is engraved “William Masterton Memorial Award – Most Valuable Player” while “1969 Claude Larose” is engraved on a metal plaque affixed to the three- tier wooden base. A small piece at the top of the removable lid has broken off over the years and tarnish/silver loss is to mention. The base of the silver-plated award includes crossed hockey sticks and the North Stars logo. The green felt lining the bottom of the wooden base has been autographed by Claude Larose who will also sign a LOA to be included with this fine piece of Minnesota hockey history.
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