Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2023
One of the most storied franchises in not only the National Hockey League but also all of sports worldwide, the Montreal Canadiens lay claim to a total of twenty-four (24) Stanley Cup championships throughout their nearly 115-year history. Up for grabs here, is this collection of 1970s/1980s Montreal Canadiens hockey cards with most featuring the “Big Three” that totals fifteen (15) with most being graded. Featuring a total of eleven (11) PSA slabs, the group is led by GEM MT 10’s in the form of Larry Robinson’s 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee and 1987-88 Topps cards. Followed up by MINT 9’s of Robinson’s 1976-77 O-Pee-Chee card (with a PD “print defect” qualifier”) and a 1980-81 Topps of Guy Lapointe (unscratched), the lone NM-MT+ 8.5 is that of Yvan Cournoyer’s 1976-77 Topps specimen. Finishing out the PSA offerings, cards deemed worthy of NM-MT 8 marks total six (6) and include a 1974-75 Topps of Serge Savard, a 1975-76 Topps of Serge Savard, a 1975-76 O-Pee-Chee of Yvan Cournoyer, a 1977-78 Topps of Serge Savard, a 1978-79 Topps of Yvan Cournoyer and a 1979-80 Topps of Guy Lapointe. The last of the graded cards come via a pair of KSA slabs, one being an older one that houses a 1987-88 O-Pee-Chee RC of Vincent Damphousse that displays a mark of MINT 8.5 and another that houses the 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee RC of Guy Lapointe that was deemed worthy of a NMM 8 designation. All the holders remain in good condition with no obtrusive flaws other than varying degrees of scratches/scuffs over both sides. The last vintage card is that of a 1977-78 O-Pee-Chee glossy insert of Larry Robinson that is in the condition vicinity of VG-EX to EX due to dings along the edges. For the rest of the cards, all modern memorabilia or autograph cards, cut signature cards from President’s Choice’s “Bleu, Blanc et Rouge” release include examples from Larry Robinson and Serge Savard as well as a 2012 ITG “Forever Rivals” game-used jersey card of Larry Robinson. All the ungraded examples are seen as being in the condition range of EX-MT to NM or better. The last two cards, from 2006-07 and 2010-11 ITG Ultimate Memorabilia 7th and 10th editions respectively, include an “Ultimate Jersey and Auto” of Larry Robinson that is serial numbered “29/50” on the label and a “Le Capitaines” jersey card of Serge Savard that is serial numbered “13/24”. A wonderful collection for any Habs enthusiast, don’t let yourself miss out on these!
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