Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2024
From the very first NHL season of Mr. Hockey in 1946-47, when the legendary star wore #17, we offer a desirable Detroit Red Wings program collection of 7 which includes programs for Howe's 3rd and 9th ever games, along with a trio of playoff programs for the Stanley Cup semifinals. Included, there are programs for Oct 20, 1946 vs New York (Howe's third NHL game! Rangers victory, 3-1), Nov 6, 1946 vs Boston (Howe's ninth NHL game! 3-3 tie, Howe 1 assist), Dec 8, 1946 vs Toronto (Howe cover, 1 assist in match, Leafs 5-4 win), Jan 19, 1946 vs Montreal (2-2 tie, Rocket Richard scored both Canadiens goals), March 29, 1947 Game 2 Stanley Cup semifinals vs Toronto (Ted Lindsay 3 points, 9-1 Detroit victory, center line-up detached), April 5, 1947 Game 5 Stanley Cup semifinals vs Toronto (Series-clinching game, Leafs 6-1 win, center line-up detached), 1947 Stanley Cup semifinals Olympia program for either Game 3 on April 1, 1947, or Game 4 on April 3, 1947. The programs all appear complete and show light to moderate handling wear. This is an impressive and historic group from Gordie Howe's first NHL season.
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