The Jacques Laperriere Auction - Fall 2008
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2008
Impressive gold bauble commemorating the Edmonton Oilers’ first Stanley Cup championship season is attention-grabbing, to say the least. The tableau features a large solitaire synthetic diamond floating in a royal blue sea surrounded by the words “1984 Edmonton Oilers”. One shank displays “Gretzky 99”, along with an inset Oilers logo and image of a motivational carrot. The opposing shank has “Stanley Cup Champions” and “NHL” with “Winnipeg 3-0, Calgary 4-3, Minnesota 4-0, Islanders 4-1” all surrounding a raised image of the Cup in gold. The image of Wayne Gretzky raising Lord Stanley’s coveted trophy for the first time and shaking it above his head is one astute hockey observers will never forget. Kenny Linseman’s early second period goal in the 5-2 Cup-clincher at Northlands Coliseum proved to be the Cup-winner, while Mark Messier copped the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP. The ring’s interior is stamped “10K” and the special creation is in perfect condition. Size 10 1/2 shocker is a beautifully crafted reproduction, almost identical in every way to the example presented to The Great One back in 1984. Like Wayne, outstanding!
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