A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
On November 1st, 1959, a blast from the Rangers Andy Bathgate opened a gash necessitating seven stitches that prompted Jacques Plante to insist on wearing the mask he had been practicing with, if he were to return to action. Canadiens coach Toe Blake, who thought a mask would hinder his star goalie's sight, reluctantly agreed and Plante went on to backstop the Habs to a 3-1 victory. Plante kept insisting on wearing a mask, winning his case by going the next ten games without a loss! The rest, as they say, is history. This finely-crafted Fiberglas replica, fashioned as close as possible to the original, is a tip-of-the-hat to that hockey innovation. Full size, with added puck marks and taped chin to give that vintage appearance. A wonderful reproduction! The accompanying piece by famed maker Don Scott replicates the red, white and blue "target" mask made popular by Habs netminder Ken Dryden during the mid-Seventies. Again, this one has the "relic" finish with added puck marks and paint chips for that "used" look. A wooden length of dowel has been affixed inside for mounting and display purposes and Mr. Scott has signed inside and added the number "01/2002".
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