Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2019
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/5/2019
The backstop of the fabled Quebec Bulldogs throughout the first two decades of the twentieth century, Paddy Moran is remembered for the aggressive use of his stick, with the two-time Stanley Cup champion also one of the few netminders to chew tobacco during games. Originating from the incomparable autograph collection of E. Robert Hamlyn, we have a rare letter handwritten and signed by the legendary netminder. At approx 8 ½” x 11” and dated Oct 19, 1959, the letter has actually been written over the reverse of the original communication sent by Hamlyn, with the blue ballpoint text and signature absolutely gorgeous. Immortalized with HOF enshrinement in 1958, Moran would pass away eight years later, at the age of 88. THIS IS THE FIRST PADDY MORAN SIGNATURE WE HAVE EVER OFFERED, AND ONE OF ONLY A FEW WE HAVE EVER SEEN.
As mentioned, the text and signature remain in impeccable condition, with just a single fold line, toning and a few minor wrinkles/creases to the letter itself. There is also a pair of binder holes over the top section, with no text affected.
The E. Robert Hamlyn Hockey HOFers Signed Photo and Letter Collection
Beginning life as the passion of one youth growing up in Newfounland during the late-1930s, E. R. Hamlyn was bitten by the collecting bug as a teenager, and began to seek out the signatures of both contemporary and past hockey stars, with his efforts culminating in the world class collection of signed photos and letters that encompass his incomparable autograph collection, with many unique items and extremely rare signatures making up the vast collection.
Through effective letter writing, first to teams, and then when information was received, directly to the players themselves, Hamlyn would request the addressed parties sign a photo he himself would provide, with the overwhelming majority honouring the enthusiastic collector’s wishes. And enamored with the uniforms of both the Montreal Maroons and New York Americans – despite never seeing these teams play in person, Hamlyn had the foresight to seek out the signatures of past retired stars from long forgotten and defunct franchises. The insightful collector also recorded information now invaluable to his collection, with most of the signed letters and photos having dates listed when they were received back signed.
Numerous early Hall of Fame legends make up the one-of-a-kind gathering including signed photos from Dick Irvin, Steamer Maxwell, Frank Patrick, Clint Benedict, Alec Connell, Duke Keats, Frank Foyston, Moose Goheen and others, along with signed letters from Dickie Boon, Harry Hyland, Jack Marshall, Jack Ruttan, Joe Malone, George Hainsworth, Aurele Joliat, Cy Denneny and others. Impossible to duplicate, this is unequivocally the greatest autograph collection that we have handled in our 25 years of service to the collecting community.
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