A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Ottawa football legend Tony Gabriel is pictured in the Rough Riders' locker room in this remarkable framed portrait presented to him by the CFL as the runner-up for the 1981 Schenley Award as the league's Canadian player of the year. The great Canadian tight end's remarkable playing career was winding down when he added this distinctive Schenley Award portrait to his already extensive collection. Tastefully presented in a 21 1/2" x 17 1/2" silver-colored metal frame, a gold Schenley Award plaque is attached directly to the glass that covers this huge portrait print of Gabriel. An arcing diagonal crack runs along the glass in the bottom right corner and under the Schenley plaque, that remains fully intact. A "runner-up" plaque is attached to the bottom panel of the frame. This remarkable CFL award portrait from Tony Gabriel's personal collection comes along with his signed letter of authenticity.
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