A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
One of the greatest Canadian tight ends to ever play the game, Tony Gabriel was a natural addition to the Canadian Hall of Fame once he'd reached the end of his stellar playing days with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Ottawa Rough Riders. Admitted to the Hall as a member of the Class of 1985, Gabriel was presented with the distinctive Canadian Football Hall of Fame Member jacket that is the centerpiece of the seven items offered here from the CFL legend's personal collection. Also featured in this Hall of Fame lot is a silver plaque presented to Gabriel by the Hall of Fame commemorating his induction, a framed caricature portrait also in honor of his 1985 induction, and a framed portrait of longtime CFL commissioner Jake Gaudaur with the personalized signature, "Tony, I expect this to be hung in the living room. Jake". A pair of white ceramic steins featuring the Hall of Fame's logo and the names of the Class of 1985, including Gabriel, Frank Rigney, Frank Tindall and William Zock, are also included. A football player trophy from the Burlington Braves honoring Gabriel's induction rounds out this unique collection that comes along with his signed letter of authenticity.
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