A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
The Detroit Red Wings claimed the Western Conference championship in 2001-02, earning passage to the Stanley Cup final for the first time in four seasons. This fine miniature Clarence Campbell Bowl was presented to members of the Red Wings for the first time since 1998, when Detroit went on to win its second straight Stanley Cup after claiming top conference honors for the third time in four seasons. Mirroring their playoff struggles of the previous three years, the Wings dropped the first two games of their first-round series against Vancouver at home. Detroit recovered to take the series with four straight wins, including three on the road. After getting by St. Louis in five games, the Red Wings claimed the Campbell Bowl with a seven-game win over defending Cup champion Colorado in the Western Conference final as Dominik Hasek posted shutouts in Games 6 and 7. Detroit went on to claim the Stanley Cup for the third time in six seasons with a five-game win over surprise finalists Carolina. Scotty Bowman won his ninth Cup to break the coach's record he shared with Toe Blake. This personal miniature of the Campbell trophy was presented to long-time Red Wings head athletic trainer John Wharton. His name and title, engraved on one side of the handled bowl, is joined by "Detroit Red Wings 2001-02", while the trophy's name and year of inception - "1968" - are engraved on the opposite side. Silver-plated keepsake sits atop a six-sided wooden base that stands 3" tall. To note is minor tarnishing that may be easily cleaned up. The trophy remains in excellent condition.
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