The Jacques Laperriere Auction - Fall 2008
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/21/2008
Led by the exceptional play of ill-fated goalie Charlie Gardiner, the Chicago Blackhawks stunned the hockey world in 1933-34 by claiming the franchise’s first Stanley Cup. Gardiner, who had suffered from headaches throughout the season, shut out the Detroit Red Wings in Game 4 of the finals to clinch the Cup. He died two months later of a brain hemmorhage. This beautifully presented display features photos of the 1934 Cup champions, including one with an original Art Coulter autograph in blue sharpie. The 31 ½” x 20” wood frame has a “Skate marks on ice” silver matte with red accent that displays a team photo with Tom Gorman holding his arms outstretched with members of the 1933-34 team straddling the boards on both sides behind him with a photo of Coulter and a Blackhawks teammate to the left, and a photo of the Chicago Stadium marquee to the right.
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