Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Once considered the most powerful man in hockey, Alan Eagleson’s negotiating skills indeed made him one of hockey’s most influential figures in the 1970s and ‘80s. Instrumental in increasing NHL players’ salaries as head of the NHL Players’ Association, the Eagle “delivered” the league’s stars for the landmark Canada-Russia Series in 1972 which he helped arrange and then went on to bring us the memorable Canada Cup tournaments. Robert Alan Eagleson was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989, with this gold ring being one of the mementos he received with the honor. The Hall’s original logo is encircled by a black stone here, with a scripted “R. Alan Eagleson June 1989” inscribed on the interior of the band, where “14K” is also visible. Size 9 1/2 ring shows moderate wear and is a rarity; it was presented to a man who years later became the first to resign from the Hall following incidents which the hockey world is well aware of. Like Mr. Eagleson has said in the past though, “they can’t take away the ‘72 Series and they can’t take away the Canada Cups.” The man responsible for some of the most exciting international hockey ever witnessed will sign a letter of authenticity to be included with this thought-provoking piece.
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