A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Classic matte-finish shot of the 1930-31 Montreal Canadiens was taken outside the old Montreal Forum and pictures the team that became only the second NHL squad to win back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. Howie Morenz, Aurele Joliat, Sylvio Mantha, Albert Leduc, Pit Lepine, Johnny Gagnon and Wildor Larochelle are all here along with noted Hall of Fame netminder George Hainsworth at the center. The lads are sporting their red wool Habs uniforms with the unique "29-30 Worlds Champions" crests sewn onto the left sleeve of each sweater. The top edge of the photo by Chandler Photos is handwritten "Club Canadien, Champion du monde 1929-30-31" while the lower edge has the name of all the players also handwritten. The larger format photo, substantially bigger than other examples we have seen, is framed in wood under glass and measures an impressive 9" x 43" including the display. This museum-worthy and stirring vintage photographic display is a formidable piece of hockey history. In excellent condition aside from four light vertical creases.
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