The 2009 Montreal Centennial Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2009
As the story goes, it was Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion who invented the now-common slap shot that would become his trademark. Frozen disks of rubber traveling at speeds upwards of 100 miles an hour sent many a netminder scurrying to the corners for safety. Bernie, a star for the Montreal Canadiens, was the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in one season, the first being teammate Maurice Richard. Half the time, he played left-wing on Montreal's front line with fellow superstars Richard and Jean Beliveau, helping the Canadiens to six Stanley Cup championships. In 1962-63, Bernie registered 23 goals and 41 points over 51 games, helping his Habs to a playoff spot, but the team would falter and be defeated in round one. This wonderful red wool Montreal Canadiens sweater was worn by Bernie Geoffrion during the 1962-63 season. Uniquely-cut numbers on the arms of this example point to it being a one year style and we have matched the shape of the arm numbers, and more importantly, the positioning of the 5 on the back to a number of photos of Boom Boom in action during the season. No less than ten darned wool repairs can be counted on the arms and body of the uniform and the tackle twill crest shows wear and light staining with a couple of stick marks. Pilling is heavy throughout and the shirt displays the wear, including a number of smaller unrepaired holes, one would expect from a half-seasons worth of home games. The original lace is there in the two-eyelet collar and Bernies alternate captains A with the flattened top sits proudly on the upper chest to the left side. A spectacular jersey, worn by Hall of Fame member Boom Boom Geoffrion back when the league boasted only six teams. Will come with a letter of authenticity and digital copies of our successful photo-matching efforts.
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