The Marcel Dionne's Auction - October 2004
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/19/2004
Better known for their exploits on NHL ice surfaces, the Montreal Canadiens of the 1940's and 1950's also included some mighty fine ball players. This 4-page paper program is from a doubleheader that the Habs ball team played in North Bay, Ontario on Wednesday, July 10, 1946. The '46 Stanley Cup champion Canadiens, billed as World Hockey Champions on the program cover, took on the North Bay General Tires in 2:30 and 6:30 matchups. The 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" fastball program is autographed by Hall-of-Famers Bill Durnan (pitcher), Toe Blake , Maurice Richard (CF), Elmer Lach (RF), Kenny Reardon (2B) and Buddy O'Connor, as well as Frankie Eddolls, Glen Harmon, Jimmy Peters, Mike McMahon and Leo Lamoureux. Interesting to check out what positions the boys played! Bill Durnan's large flowing signature appears just above "Fastball" and is the key, as well as a beauty. Program shows some handling and light creases but is a great oddball piece of Canadiens memorabilia that will also appeal to vintage autograph collectors.
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