A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
This incredible broadside sign once announced the Detroit Red Wings' upcoming home game outside the Olympia Stadium, the team's longtime home arena. This 6-foot-tall wood sign was painted red with "Hockey" and "Red Wings vs." painted on it in white along with renderings of three hockey players. Metal slats towards the bottom of the sign allowed insert cards to be displayed for the day of the week and the city name of the Red Wings' next NHL opponent. This remarkable Olympia broadside measures 71" x 36" and comes along with 10 original cardboard insert cards, including those of eight NHL cities and two days of the week. Boston, Chicago and Montreal are represented in white letters on a red background, and New York is spelled out in red letters on a yellowed white background. Los Angeles, Minnesota, Oakland and Philadelphia are all featured in white letters on cards featuring a brighter red background. "Saturday" and "Monday" inserts measuring 5 3/8" x 24" feature red letters painted on a white background. All together, this one-of-a-kind broadside makes for a great display piece that will take you back in time. Special shipping arrangements will be necessary due to the size of this incredible piece of history from one of the greatest hockey arenas.
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