Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2020
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/20/2020
Sharing the prestigious Vezina Trophy with New York Rangers teammate Gilles Villemure in 1971, Eddie Giacomin had starred previously with Providence for parts of six AHL seasons. The Sudbury native would be acquired by the Rangers in 1965-66 and would guard the Blueshirt's net for a decade. This vintage goal stick is attributed to Giacomin’s use in the early-1960s with the Reds, and it has been signed by 32 former greats including 28 HOF members. A Northland Pro model with “Giacomin” handwritten in marker over the upper shaft, white tape appears on the blade and paddle (photos show Giacomin used black tape), with white-over-black tape on the knob (the knob tape is likely the original). The black marker signatures appear on both sides of the blade and paddle, including Giacomin (Providence inscription), along with Maurice Richard, Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, Bobby Orr, Bobby Hull and many others. An auction house LOA is included, along with a 2015 JSA auction LOA.
The additional signers include Glenn Hall, Johnny Bucyk, Ray Bourque, Bernie Geoffrion, Phil Esposito, Marcel Dionne, Frank Mahovlich, Milt Schmidt, Bernie Parent, Harry Lumley, Gerry Cheevers, Johnny Bower, Tony Esposito, Alex Delvecchio, Cam Neely, Gump Worsley, Brad Park, Bryan Trottier, Mike Bossy, Bill Gadsby, Red Kelly, Ted Lindsay, Elmer Lach, Dickie Moore and a few others. The stick shows very heavy use, with considerable wear and toning throughout, with cracks to the blade and paddle.
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