A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Normand Leveille's game worn skates and his first NHL contract are highlights in this remarkable collection of his Bruin Four s memorabilia. Leveille's CCM Super Tacks exhibit plenty of wear. His original signature appears on his initial five-year Bruins contract that calls for a salary of $50,000 through his first 80 games, rising to $60,000 beyond that, and again to $80,000 once he surpassed 120 games. Bobby Orr has signed a creased panoramic Boston Garden poster from the closing of the Bruins' longtime home. Garnet "Ace" Bailey, a victim of the 9/11 terrorist attack, has also signed along with Sinden, Neely, Ratelle, Park, Cheevers, Linseman and Westfall, among others. A laminated photo shows Leveille being helped onto the ice by Ray Bourque for his final skate at the closing of the Boston Garden. A framed golf tournament photo shows him surrounded by Hall of Famers Gilbert Perreault and Marcel Dionne, who have signed along with Andre Dupont and Jean-Guy Talbot. A scrapbook features clippings from his rookie season and more than 30 personal snapshots from his playing days with the Bruins are included, along with five Leveille hockey cards. Leveille is identified as an honored guest on a plaque on the front of a slab of marble from the closing of the Boston Garden. A ceramic Leveille figurine in his Bruins uniform stands nearly 12" tall, a stuffed Leveille doll and four Bruins media guides include two for the 1982-83 season and a pair from 1997-98.
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