The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
An extraordinary piece of game used memorabilia is this Spalding puck which was allegedly used by New York Ranger Hall-of-Famer Ching Johnson to score a goal in the 1931 Stanley Cup playoffs. Although that story cannot be confirmed (Johnson did score against the Maroons in the opening round of the ‘31 playoffs), the puck alone is a treasure with the company logos on both sides and another molded into the edge where “Official” also appears. Used in the NHL in the 1930’s, these Spalding biscuits are the holy grail of the puck hobby. Showing significant use with numerous small chips and light cracks, the puck was autographed by Johnson in white ink (5/10), with “N.Y. Rangers 1931” added below. Remnants of white ink on the back are not decipherable. A game used puck autographed by an original Ranger is likely unique and will be a coveted acquisition.
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