Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Sensational one-of-a-kind trophy commemorates Bobby Orr’s first season in the National Hockey League, one which saw the teenager live up to all advanced billing, exciting fans around the league, especially in Boston, with his revolutionary style. Bobby registered 41 points including 13 goals in 61 games in 1966-67, spending 102 minutes in the penalty box as he was “tested” more than once by established players who wanted to see what the kid had in him! At season’s end, Orr was an obvious choice for rookie of the year and was awarded the Calder Trophy, along with being named to the NHL’s 2nd All-Star Team. This miniature Calder was produced in 1972 and given to Alan Eagleson, the Toronto lawyer who had negotiated Orr’s first contract and who became best of friends with the superstar. An engraved metal plaque on the 5” high wooden base reads “1967 Winner – Bobby Orr – Presented to Alan Eagleson by George Graham – “Ostranders” – December 1972.” Eagleson relates how Graham was the owner and president of Ostranders Jewelers and who Eagleson and Orr dealt with in Bobby’s first big endorsement deal, the Bobby Orr watch. The relationship led to Graham, who had close contacts at Birks, wanting to have trophies produced and given to Eagleson. Permission was needed and obtained from NHL President Clarence Campbell to produce the replicas, with the results magnificent. A silver-plated footed and three-handled mug brings the height of the trophy to just over 12”, with engraving on the cup reading “Calder Memorial Trophy – To Be Awarded To The Player Selected As The Most Proficient In His First Year of Competition In The National Hockey League.” Preserved in near mint condition and still in its original Peterson & Sons Silversmith blue pouch and maroon box, the trophy will look awesome in your Bobby Orr shrine. Alan Eagleson’s signed letter of authenticity will be included with this tempting piece.
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