Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Fascinating late-1950s mask is a “Louch’s New Shatter-Proof Face Protector” by D.G. Louch of St. Mary’s, Ontario. Quarter-inch thick plexi-glass-like affair features leather straps which fit around the goalie’s head and a padded chin protector. In its original box with fitting and care instructions on the inner flap, the mask also comes with a similar two-sided page which includes “Terry Sawchuk Recommends Louch’s Face Protector – No. M9004 is worn by the one and only Terry Sawchuk of the Detroit Red Wings who says: “I can highly recommend it to all other goalies in hockey.” Listed facts mention approval by the NHL rules committee. In excellent condition with one missing fastening bolt, the ultra-cool mask will come with a 1958 United Press photo of Michigan State Spartan goalie Joe Selinger wearing an identical mask.
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