A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Mighty crude but oh so innovative back then is this plexi-glass-like affair designed to protect, among others, goalies from suffering cuts and gashes to the face. The original sturdy cardboard box reads "Louch's New Shatter-Proof Face Protector for All Sports - Manufactured exclusively by D.G. Louch, St. Mary's, Ont., Canada," with "Junior" added in black marker. A label affixed to the inner boxtop pictures a gentleman wearing the mask, while details on how to care for the device and other Louch products available are also listed. Mask includes the leather straps that would fit around the wearer's head, along with a thick chin pad. A few scratches in the quarter-inch thick mask are to mention, along with a reproduction photo of Maple Leaf legend Johnny Bower wearing a "Louch" to be included. Neat!
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