A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
With four NHL seasons under his belt, and four Stanley Cup championships, the "Pocket Rocket" and his teammates were to be writing hockey history and forever be remembered as part of hockey's greatest dynasty by winning a record fifth straight Stanley Cup at the conclusion of the 1959-60 season. League president and deceased Hall-of-Famer Clarence Campbell has endorsed the front in flowing fountain pen ink and the fine print inside details that Richard will be paid the sum of $16,000 and that he would receive a bonus of $100.00 for every point he scores over sixty. Henri pocketed an extra $1,300.00 ending the regular season with 73 points adding 12 points in 8 playoffs game. Dated the 23rd day of September, 1959, the official document has been signed at the bottom in ballpoint by Henri Richard, Canadiens president Frank J. Selke and witnessed in two spots by team secretary Lee Dillon.
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