Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction November 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2024
Famously worn by Hall of Fame goaltender Clint Benedict as the first mask featured in an NHL game, Praying Benny donned a leather model that focused on protecting the nose and mouth area along with the forehead. This thin leather specimen would have offered minor protection to a Roaring 20's netminder, and it is quite rare. A thin leather front and canvas back, there is also a leather strap over the front covering the mouth that was removable. The two black straps with intact clasps are firmly attached, with the mask showing good wear from use including rubbing to the leather and scratches/wear to the surface. We should also note that as we have never handled a matching mask of this particular style before.
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