Historical Hockey Memorabilia Spring Winter 2000
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/1/2000
The 1928 Stanley cup finals featured the New York Rangers versus the Montreal Maroons. Since the Madison square garden was already booked for the circus, all the games at to be played at the Montreal Forum. Game 2 at the Forum featured one of the most memorable occurrences in the Stanley cup lore. Rangers goalie Lorne Chabot was injured and could not continue, and as teams carried only one goaltender, it was encumbent on 45 year old manager Lester Patrick to don the pads. He allowed only one goal, and the Rangers won the game in overtime on a goal by Frank Boucher. Offered here is an original 1928 black and white photo of Lester Patrick in his goalie uniform and it autographed in very bold fountain pen. The photo was dedicated to New York Americans "Duke Dutkowski" and reads : "To Duke with best wishes March 26/34 Lester Patrick". The signature is in amazing NRMT condition and is a strong 9 on 10. Obtained from the family of Dutkowski.
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