Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Like Howie Morenz’ play on frozen surfaces, dozens of adjectives and superlatives could be used to describe this ultra special and rare original photograph, the only one known from the legend’s funeral inside the Montreal Forum in March of 1937 and attended by thousands, while tens of thousands massed outside the hockey temple. Having once hung in the Forum itself, this photo has “Associated Screen News Ltd.” in the lower right corner and pictures Morenz’ casket, his son Howie Jr., his widow, massive floral arrangements and the packed stands. Thought-provoking and sad, the image measures 13” by 16” and has been professionally matted and framed along with two original newspaper articles about his death and the blow it was for hockey. In an ornate oak frame (25” x 31”), the captivating display transcends the tremendous outpouring of emotion and respect for one of hockey’s immortals and presents serious collectors with a museum- worthy chance of a lifetime. Like Howie, truly phenomenal!
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