Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Impressive miniature Hart trophy commemorates Bobby Orr’s 1971-72 “most valuable player” season, and triggers more recollections of the Boston Bruin legend’s extraordinary exploits. Following their disappointing elimination by Montreal the previous spring after a record-setting season, the Bruins responded in ’71-72 by racking up a league-high 54 wins and 119 points, with Orr’s 117 points (37 of them goals), second only to teammate Phil Esposito’s 133 total. In the playoffs, Orr and Espo led with 24 points each, Bobby scored his second Stanley Cup-winning goal in three years and hockey-maniac Bostonians were bursting with pride once again! An engraved metal plaque on the 3” high six-sided wooden base here reads “1972 Winner – Bobby Orr – Presented to Alan Eagleson by George Graham – “Ostranders” – December 1972.” Eagleson relates how Graham was the owner and president of Ostranders Jewelers and who Eagleson and Orr dealt with in Bobby’s first major endorsement deal, the Bobby Orr watch. The relationship led to Graham, who had close contacts at Birks, wanting to have trophies produced and given to Eagleson. Permission was needed and obtained from NHL President Clarence Campbell to produce the replicas, with the results mighty nice indeed. Standing just over 14” high, the silver-plated trophy features golden flames which engulf the crown of the award. Engraving reads “Hart Memorial Trophy Presented to the National Hockey League as its Most Valuable Player Award.” In near perfect condition with its original Peterson & Sons Silversmith blue pouch, the trophy is a splendid reminder of Bobby Orr’s brilliance during a wonderful time in Bruins’ history. Alan Eagleson’s signed LOA will accompany this stunning treasure.
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