The 2009 Montreal Centennial Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2009
Highly significant original one-page typed document reads Form B and Option Agreement across the top, is dated December 13/47 and pertains to the Montreal Canadiens securing the rights to goaltending prospect Jacques Plante, at the time just 17 years of age! The gist of the fine print is that if Plante turns pro, he must do so with the Club de Hockey Canadien. Historic, bold signatures of Plante and Canadiens GM Frank J. Selke are included, along with that of witness Camil DesRoches. Stamped by the NHL (Dec 16 9:22 AM 47) and initialed in red by league president Clarence Campbell, the exceptional document will be accompanied by photocopies of other revealing letters concerning Plante and the tug-of-war that went on over his rights. One written by Frank Boucher claims that the Rangers were denied the chance to put Plante on their negotiation list, while a lengthy letter from Selke to Campbell explains how he has had his fill of Plante and is releasing him from the Junior Canadiens so that he can suit up with the Quebec Citadels. Amazing stuff for Plante maniacs!
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