Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
After many dismal years in the 1960s, ‘70s and into the ‘80s, when the team often failed to even make the playoffs, the Detroit Red Wings went “all the way” in the spring of 1997, bringing the Stanley Cup back to Motown for the first time in 42 years. This stunning gold ring is what team members received to commemorate the joyous occasion, the mega celebration coming after the Wings completed a sweep of the Flyers in the finals, Darren McCarty scoring the Cup- winner in the 2-1 clincher in front of ecstatic Red Wings faithful. A golden Red Wings logo is applied to a big red stone on the tableau of this striking creation, with a sloping “Stanley Cup Champions” encircling it. The team’s name, the NHL shield and “Est. 1926” are on one shank, while the year, a raised image of hockey’s most coveted trophy and “Washington” are on the other. Presented to Detroit owner Mike Ilitch’s assistant, the size 10 ring is in close to perfect condition and has “Josten’s 10K” on the interior of the band. Recalling the playoff heroics of Conn Smythe winner Mike Vernon and the looks on Steve Yzerman and his teammates’ faces, this memento should be in the hands of a serious Wings maniac! A letter of provenance will be included.
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