The Jacques Laperriere Auction - Fall 2008
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2008
Jacques Laperriere was an anchor on the Canadiens’ blue line when the team renovated the old Montreal Forum in the summer of 1968 and he was an assistant coach with the Habs when the fabled arena hosted its last game 28 years later. This lot includes two items from Jacques Laperriere’s personal collection that serve as bookends for those two events. Laperriere was presented with this personalized medallion that reads “Opening of the New Forum” with his name engraved on it and “2 Nov. 1968” the date of the Canadiens’ first game following the arena’s extensive renovation and modernization. Laperriere has signed the back of his own head shot from the Canadiens’ dressing room wall in the Forum. The laminated cutout from the row of Habs Hall-of-Famers is just over 12” tall and 9” at its widest. A signed letter of authenticity from Jacques Laperriere will accompany this remarkable lot. Be yours to hold it high!
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