A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Montreal Canadiens legend Georges Vezina went on to claim his and the team's second Stanley Cup at the end of the season that this sensational hockey card was issued. Graded VG by Sportscard Guaranty, this 1923-24 Vezina card from the William Paterson V145-1 set is strikingly similar to the one issued the following year that would prove to be one of the Chicoutimi Cucumber's final cards. Running a fever in the Canadiens' 1925-26 opener, Vezina collapsed in his crease at the beginning of the second period. Subsequently diagnosed with advanced tuberculosis, he died on March 27, 1926. This No. 19 Vezina card exhibits rounded edges that bear witness to handling over the course of its 85 years of existence. A few surface flaws contribute to its grading, though this remains an excellent addition to any early collection. Along with the Joliat rookie card, this Vezina beauty is among the most highly sought-after cards in this set after the Morenz and Clancy rookie cards.
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