A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Montreal Canadiens legend Aurele Joliat's distinctive cap is front and center on this outstanding card from the 1924-25 Champ's Cigarettes issue that has been graded VG/EX by Sportscard Guaranty. Joliat is pictured wearing his dark cap along with the Habs' unique globe sweater, a style worn the season after the Canadiens captured their second Stanley Cup in the spring of 1924. The bio printed on the back of the card features interesting details such as the fact that Joliat played defence as a junior and that he missed the entire 1921-22 season because of a broken leg. Aside from slightly rounded edges, this 85-year-old beauty remains in great condition overall. An offensive force during the season that this card was available, Joliat struck for 29 goals and 40 points in just 24 games! This 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" Joliat card is second only to Morenz, and right there with Vezina and Clancy, as the most highly sought-after of the 60 cards in this sensational Champ's set.
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