A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Fascinating little treasure here captures the '37-38 Canadiens and is the work of famous Montreal photographer James Rice. Sitting in the front row are the likes of manager Cecil Hart, Pit Lepine, Johnny Gagnon, goaltender Wilf Cude and Toe Blake, while those standing include Aurele Joliat (wearing a leather helmet), Marty Burke, team captain Babe Siebert and team scoring leader Georges Mantha who finished fourth in league scoring with 42 points in 47 games. Habs posted an 18-17-13 record but were edged in the first round of the playoffs by eventual Stanley Cup champion Chicago. Photograph is 3-1/2" by 8-1/2" and technically VG because of light cracks, most of which however are only visible when the impressive piece is held at a certain angle. A great image for a big-time Canadiens team photo collection.
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