Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Two interesting pucks from the 1955-56 season were originally obtained by someone with close ties to the Montreal Canadiens organization. Most impressive is a desirable and near mint condition Art Ross Tyer/CCM puck with nice handwriting in white ink on both sides. “Souvenir du 150ieme but de Bernard Boum Boum Geoffrion” is on one, with “Ailier droit – No 5” penned to the orange rubber logo, while the other explains in French that the goal was scored at the Forum against Detroit, Saturday, February 25, 1956. Our research shows that Boomer’s 23rd of the season came against Glenn Hall and helped the Habs to a 5-1 win. Another similar puck with however several chips and slices is from a Canadiens practice, the writing on it also in French; “Souvenir d’une pratique des Canadiens 1955-56.” From a season which saw the powerful Habs start their record run of five consecutive Stanley Cup triumphs. Cool!
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