A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
The one and only Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, has signed two color photos of himself in an NHL All-Star uniform that kick off this remarkable Howe scrapbook. As part of his duties as a "sports consultant" to the Eaton's department store chain, Howe paid a promotional visit to Victoria, British Columbia, in August 1965. This 20-page scrapbook details his two-day appearance on behalf of Eaton's. A copy of his Eaton's itinerary is included along with 33 original snapshots from Howe's stay that document his whirlwind schedule. Newspaper clippings provide details of Howe's stops on the tour including a first stop with a politician, a TV show appearance, a press luncheon and a golf outing, all on the first day. A breakfast with contest winners, a product meeting, autograph session, luncheon, sports day outing, on-ice hockey instruction session, veteran's hospital visit and baseball banquet on the second day were capped off with dinner and a sightseeing stop. Each stop on the itinerary is also described in a brief typewritten note by the individual who put together this unique and intimate scrapbook. A sensational album that will make a prized addition to any Gordie Howe collection.
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