Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Spring 2020
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/16/2020
Successful in 58 of their 80 contests played during the regular season, the Montreal Canadiens would again claim first overall at the conclusion of the 1975-76 campaign, with Ken Dryden taking home the Vezina Trophy and Guy Lafleur the Art Ross. This Prince of Wales trophy was presented to Bob Gainey for the Canadiens’ status as the 1975-76 Wales Conference regular season champions. At 13” in height, four silver-plated hockey sticks rise up from a 2 ½” wooden base to support a cup with an affixed coat of arms and removable lid. A plaque affixed over the front of the wooden base states, “Prince of Wales Trophy”, with “Bob Gainey” engraved beneath, with a second plaque over the reverse sporting, "NHL Champions – Montreal Canadiens – 1975-76". Hailing from his personal collection, a signed LOA from Bob Gainey will accompany.
There is some even tarnishing/oxidation throughout, with heavy blemishes over the front plaque. There is also some surface wear in spots including along the rim, with the trophy displaying beautifully overall. We should note that the finial atop the lid remains in wonderful condition, with these usually somewhat bent.
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