The Marcel Dionne's Auction - October 2004
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/19/2004
Not enough adequate adjectives exist to describe this exceptional photo picturing Montreal Canadiens' legends Howie Morenz and Aurele Joliat. Comparing it to their greatness on the ice might be more appropriate. The longtime brothers-in-arms are pictured side by side looking boldly, confidently into the camera lens. The photo by Montreal's Rice Studios measures 8" x 6" and was applied to a cream-colored backing on which the 2 stars signed with a black fountain pen. The inscription below their signatures reads "To Girard Dandurand". Best friends and linemates for years, Morenz and Joliat led the Canadiens to Stanley Cup championships in '23-24, '29-30 and '30-31. Morenz finished in the top 10 of NHL scoring his first 10 years in the league while Joliat's 460 career points was a record for left wingers that stood for many years. Pictured here at the height of their illustrious careers and above perfect signatures, this duo sends shivers down a hockey historian's spine. Tastefully matted and framed, this stirring piece will be cherished for many more years to come.
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