Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Impressive gold and diamond creation commemorates the Montreal Canadiens’ second Stanley Cup title in three years, both won with victories in the finals over the Chicago Black Hawks. Conn Smythe Trophy winner Yvan Cournoyer scored two game-winners in the finals, including the Cup-winner in the Habs’ 6-4 clincher at Chicago Stadium. The “Roadrunner”s 15 playoff goals against the Sabres, Flyers and Hawks set a modern day record while Jacques Lemaire’s nine assists in the finals was also a new mark. Coach Scotty Bowman meanwhile earned his first Stanley Cup championship. Team members were rewarded for their stellar efforts with fabulous championship rings like this one presented to right winger Claude Larose. A big diamond set into a red stone is surrounded by 17 smaller diamonds which represent the Canadiens’ 17 other Cup triumphs. “NHL Champions” encircles it all while the shanks feature the year, the team’s name, a miniature likeness of Lord Stanley’s trophy, a Habs logo, their awesome 52-10-18 record and “Larose” inscribed on a banner. On the interior of the big size 12 1/2 ring is “Josten’s 10K”, along with Claude Larose’s facsimile autograph. Worn with pride and showing moderate wear, the keepsake from yet another successful decade for the Canadiens will come with a letter of authenticity signed by five-time Cup champion Claude Larose.
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