Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2013
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/5/2013
A classic image of hockey icon Howie Morenz appears on this blue-tinted pinback button which was available on November 2, 1937. That's when NHL stars gathered at the Montreal Forum to play a benefit memorial game following the untimely death the previous March of the Canadiens' superstar. A team of Montreal Canadiens and Maroons faced off against top talent from the rest of the league, with all proceeds going to the Morenz family. Measuring 1-1/4" in diameter and in EX condition with no major or unsightly flaws, (spots of rust on the reverse), the pin originally had a ribbon attached. By the way, the stars beat the Montrealers 6-5, with some $20,000 being raised.
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