A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Hockey legends Howie Morenz, Aurele Joliat and George Hainsworth are lined up with their Montreal Canadiens teammates from the 1931-32 edition of the Habs in this rare panoramic Rice Studios framed team photo. Coach Cecil Hart appears on the far left, with trainer McKenna, Alexandre, Wasnie, G. Mantha, Gagnon, Morenz, Lepine, Leduc, S. Mantha, Hainsworth, Burke, Lessieur, Munro, Joliat, Mondou, Larochelle and trainer Dufour lined up from left to right, with members of the team sporting patches on their left sleeve commemorating the Canadiens' consecutive Stanley Cup wins in 1930 and 1931. Despite winning the regular season title, the Canadiens were unable to continue their Cup streak when they were eliminated in the first round of the 1932 playoffs in a 3-1 semi-final loss to the American Division champion New York Rangers. Mounted in its well-worn vintage 12" x 35" wood frame, this sensational Rice original Canadiens team photo remains in excellent condition, particularly considering its nearly 80-year vintage. Inset photos of the team's directors, including owners Dandurand and Cattarinich, are presented along the top of the photo and the final NHL regular season standings are listed on the right side, with "Rice, Montreal" signed beneath it.
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