Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
A fascinating, lesser-known story and a one-of-a-kind piece stem from the legendary night when New York Ranger coach and manager Lester Patrick donned the goalie pads to replace injured New York goaltender Lorne Chabot in game two of the Stanley Cup finals against the Maroons at the Montreal Forum. The 44-year old Patrick, with the help of his inspired players, courageously backstopped the Rangers to a 2-1 overtime victory and New York went on to win its first Stanley Cup. Who ran the bench in Patrick’s absence is revealed by the engraving on this gold keychain which includes a pocket knife and nail file. It reads “Presented to Odie Cleghorn Who Guided the New York Rangers on the Memorable Evening April 7, 1928 – John S. Hammond.” Given to Cleghorn by Ranger president Hammond and featuring an uncut “Yale” key and accompanying gold chain, the piece from one of the most historic moments in Ranger history was obtained by Alan Eagleson from a former Team Canada dentist whose son-in-law had originally purchased it in an antique auction sale. Preserved in excellent condition, the unique, historically significant treasure will be accompanied by Alan Eagleson’s signed LOA.
By clicking this button, you will IMMEDIATELY bid the amount selected.
By clicking this button, you will submit this amount as your MAXIMUM (absentee) bid. The auction software will place bids on your behalf up to this amount only as it is bid against competitively by other bidder(s).