Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction December 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/13/2022
Representing the changing of an era, February 1999 saw the Toronto Maple Leafs become the last of the “Original 6” teams to move out of their historical arena, Maple Leaf Gardens, for the brand new, Air Canada Centre. Presented here is this collection consisting of a program and ticket from both the last and first games at the respective facilities. Taking place on February 13th, 1999, the final game was played against the Chicago Blackhawks. The ticket shows an image of the building during the 1940s with the “Memories and Dreams” banner underneath. Game information is below that with seat and price information along the bottom edge. Graded “A” by iCert, the ticket shows corner wear and marks at the top edge and a red pen mark on the back. The program presents in similar condition with light edge and corner wear and light marks to the covers. The first game at Air Canada Centre ticket from February 20th, 1999 (a Leafs 3-2 win over Montreal) displays the façade of the new building with the facility name and “Opening Night” designation above with seat and price info on the bottom edge. Once again graded “A” by iCert, the ticket exhibits corner wear with a blue mark on the back. The program displays edge and corner wear along with surface wear to the front and back covers. The programs remain complete with no bends or creasing and the iCert holders show light scratches.
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