Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction December 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/13/2022
A three-game series that pitted the NHL All-Stars against the Soviet National Team, the 1979 Challenge Cup was won by the Soviets two games to one, with all three games played at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This bronze sculpture on a wooden base is a memento that members of the NHL All-Star team and representatives received for taking part in the 1979 Challenge Cup that featured the Soviets as the opposition. The faceless hockey player and wooden base combine for a height of just under 8” while engraved on the metal plaque is “Challenge Cup 1979 – NHL-USSR-NHLPA.” Both the sculpture and the base remain in excellent condition with just light wear and markings seen to the base. Of note, the front plaque has been reglued and is coming away from the base at the left side. Engraved and dated by the sculptor on the reverse edge, the piece will be accompanied by an LOA signed by Nilsson.
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