A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
What a memento! This is the actual 1923-24 Stanley Cup banner that hung from the rafters of the fabled Montreal Forum. Commemorating the Canadiens' second of 24 championships to date, it was also the Habs' first Stanley Cup as a member of the NHL. Georges Vezina provided a link to the Canadien's first Stanley Cup-winning team in 1915-16. Bolstered by a squad featuring young stars Howie Morenz, Aurele Joliat and Sylvio Mantha, the legendary goalie backstopped Montreal to a two-game semi-final sweep over PCHA champions Vancouver. Morenz delivered a hat trick in a 6-1 win over the Calgary Tigers in the first game of the 1924 Cup final. Vezina posted a shutout in the Canadiens' 3-0 win in the second game, which was played in Ottawa, as Montreal swept the WCHL champions to claim the Stanley Cup. This historical piece is the actual banner that was in place at the Forum's closing, right up to and including the Canadiens' final game on March 11, 1996. Obtained by our consignor directly from the team's Forum closing auction, it measures a majestic 7 feet tall by 3 feet wide and is made out of thick vinyl. It represents a tremendous opportunity for serious Canadiens collectors, not to mention a fantastic conversation piece - just imagine when friends and colleagues walk in and see it on your wall!
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