The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Sensational miniature Stanley Cup brings back memories of Super Mario and the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first Cup title in the spring of 1991. Although often associated with losing teams during his playing days, Gilles Meloche was this time on the ultimate winners’ side and has “Goaltending Coach & Scout” engraved after his name on the barrel of this inspiring silver plated trophy. Led by Mario Lemieux’s 12 points in the finals and 10 from defenceman Larry Murphy, the Penguins defeated Meloche’s former team, the Minnesota North Stars in six games, after having eliminated the Devils (4-3), Capitals (4-1) and Bruins (4-2). Lemieux won his first of two Conn Smythe trophies as playoff MVP, scoring 44 points in 23 games after having been limited to 26 regular season outings because of an ailing back. The names of Mario, Recchi, Stevens, Francis, Trottier, Jagr, Mullen, Coffey, Samuelsson, Barrasso and others are engraved in three columns below those of Pittsburgh’s executives and coaches which include Patrick, Johnson and Bowman. Produced by Boffey and standing 13 glorious inches tall, the trophy is in near perfect condition and presents Penguin and trophy enthusiasts with a wonderful opportunity. The most dazzling, impressive trophy that one could display, it’ll be accompanied by Gilles Meloche’s signed letter of authenticity.
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