A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Lot of two includes Howell's sophomore NHL contract from 1953-54 which is signed by three Hall-of-Famers including Howell himself. It looks as though this contract was renegotiated since the New York Rangers originally drew up the contract for $7000 and later changed it to $7500 with clause stipulating that the additional sum of $500 be paid only if Howell stayed with the Rangers for the full season. It was signed by Rangers G.M. Frank Boucher and league president Clarence Campbell, both Hall-of-Famers in their own right. The 1958-59 contract was signed in September of 1958 prior to the Hall-of- Famer's 7th of 17 seasons with New York. Also signed by NHL President Clarence Campbell and Rangers' general manager Murray Patrick, the deal was for a whopping $10,750! All 3 signatures are nice and bold.
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