Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Spring 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2022
Battling the Soviets throughout numerous international tournaments and exhibition games, this vintage 1970s/80s NHL program lot includes six examples of NHL/WHA clubs facing the mighty Russians, along with an additional mixed collection of nine programs, including a 1973 Stanley Cup Semi-Finals program (Montreal vs Philadelphia) and New York Raiders 1972-73 inaugural game program (Oct 12, 1972 vs the Winnipeg Jets). The international match programs include the NHL Challenge Cup (NHL All-Stars vs USSR, Feb 8, 10 and 11 of 1979, with a few handwritten score sheets included), Calgary vs the Soviets (Jan 2, 1983), Buffalo vs Central Red Army (Jan 3, 1980), Minnesota vs the Soviets (Jan 4, 1983), Birmingham vs Soviets (Dec 1978) and “NHL ’77-78 International Series" (Rangers vs Czechoslovakia). The remaining programs include examples for the NY Rovers from 1964-65, Detroit Junior “A” Wings from 1970-71 (Gordie Howe cover), the Cincinnati Stingers from 1977-78 and more. There is also a 1970s Rangers fan club 31st Annual Dinner Dance program, and seven different hockey pins, including Gordie Howe, a rare MSG Rangers pin, and 1981 “50 Years of Maple Leaf Gardens” pin. The majority of the programs show just light wear and remain in beautiful condition.
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