Historical Hockey Memorabilia Winter 2012
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/22/2012
This stunning memento commemorates the Montreal Canadiens' 1975-76 Stanley Cup championship. This silver-plated miniature of hockey's ultimate prize was presented to Hall of Fame centre Jacques Lemaire as the Habs began their four-year reign as Cup champions. Led by Art Ross winner Guy Lafleur, the potent Canadiens lineup boasted fellow HOFers Cournoyer, Shutt, Gainey, Robinson, Savard, Lapointe and Dryden, along with an enviable supporting cast. Guided by coach Scotty Bowman to the regular season title with 58 wins and 127 points, Montreal swept the Black Hawks and took out the Islanders in five to set up a showdown with Philadelphia. The Habs swept the two-time defending champion Flyers in four straight to claim the Cup with a 12-1 playoff run. This remarkable personal trophy stands 13" tall with the names of the team's executives, coaches and players engraved on the barrel. There is cleanable tarnish throughout the trophy, whose bowl has taken on a squarish look around the lip as a result of a few dents. Otherwise, this personal Stanley Cup trophy is in gorgeous condition with its original green felt bottom below the base, which is loose from the trophy. Jacques Lemaire's signed LOA accompanies this fantastic keepsake from his personal collection.
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