Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Rock solid fiberglass mask is a Jacques Plante Fibrosport NHL affair and worn by Minnesota North Stars goaltender Fern Rivard. Our consignor has provided us with a lengthy two-page letter written to him by longtime mask “guru” Steven Jaspen in which Jaspen points out several interesting facts, including that this is one of Plante’s earlier designs, with the straps running through the standard holes on the sides and top of the mask. Also, it features classic “ridges” along the top, designed to deflect pucks from fully impacting upon the mask and emblematic of Plante masks. According to Jaspen, Rivard wore this beauty during the ‘73-74 season and possibly in ‘74-75. Featuring original elastic and leather straps, scrapes and puck marks, it’s a serious piece for serious mask collectors.
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