Overtime Auction #7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/18/2006
As the game evolved and the ice surface improved, the pucks ability to smoothly slide across the ice became more important. The Spalding puck had sharp edges that would catch on the slightest groove on the ice and skip and bounce as a result. Legendary hockey innovator Art Ross beveled the edges of the puck and molded a checker pattern on the edge to make the puck slide better and easier to control. He patented his innovation in 1940 and his famed Patent Number (2226516) would appear on NHL game pucks for the next 28 years. The puck was soon used along side the Spalding and by 1942, became the official NHL game puck. Offered for your consideration is this official National Hockey League puck which was manufactured for NHL play between 1942 and 1950. Other than having an off-centered crest, a minor imperfections or two, period vulcanized rubber disc is in superb condition.
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