A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Canadiens' legend Aurele Joliat, one of the greatest players of his era, is depicted here by artist Bill Cunningham, with the original artwork measuring 5-1/2" by just over 7". We've discovered that the work appeared in a 1932-33 Montreal Forum playoff program, just above a similar sketch of Joliat's brother-in-arms, Howie Morenz, and beneath the headline "Two Old Reliables on the Canadiens' First Line." The captions mention how Joliat led the Habs' famous three (Johnny Gagnon completed the trio), while Morenz followed. Joliat's 460 career points remained a record for left wingers for many years and his number 4 was co-retired with Jean Beliveau's, a fact often forgotten by most. Fabulous, one-of-a-kind piece of the unique Joliat.
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