A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Amazingly crystal-clear photography here is the work of one Lucien Desjardins and features members of the 1926-27 Montreal Canadiens, standing on wooden planks outside the Forum in a classic pose of the era. Serious-looking bunch (not a single smile in the group!) includes legends Howie Morenz, Aurele Joliat and George Hainsworth, as well as Herb Gardiner (far left), the latter helping to date the piece. Canadiens' historians will also be able to spot Pit Lepine, Marty Burke, Wildor Larochelle, "Battleship" Leduc, Gizzy Hart and Sylvio Mantha, with Leo Dandurand at the far right. The skates, uniforms, gloves, tape jobs and even hairdos are all intriguing to behold, while the fallen leaves on the sidewalk and street reveal an autumn/beginning of the season picture date. Remarkable crease-free photograph measures 7" by 24", is applied to a thick cardboard mat and ready to be framed and marveled at over and over again!
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