The Marcel Dionne's Auction - October 2004
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/19/2004
Extremely intriguing are these letters sent to Leafs coach and GM Hap Day in September of 1944. A handwritten letter from Dave "Sweeney" Schriner says that he'd be happy to report to training camp but would like to know what kind of contract Day would offer him and that if they can't agree, maybe he'd make a deal for himself with another team. It is signed "Sincerely Dave". In the file copy of Day's response he mentions that the team isn't interested in making a trade and that surely an arrangement can be made that will be mutually beneficial. Frank McCool's typed letter which he ended "Yours hopefully" and signed, asks Day about an advance since he just got married and is pretty much broke with no money to leave his wife. Day's response is that that would be setting a precedent for the organization and would be impossible. Day counters with a $100 advancement offer if McCool gives the team an option on his services, guaranteeing McCool signing with the Leafs if he was to turn pro! McCool did and led the Leafs to the 1945 Stanley Cup, posting 3 shutouts in the finals. Amazing!
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