This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/6/2021
The current high bids for the cumulative group of singles, $28,868.00, is currently higher than the total for the complete set, $27,813.00 (this lot is currently winning)
The first true legend in professional hockey, Georges Vezina played seven seasons in the National Hockey Association (NHA) and nine in the National Hockey League (NHL), all with the Montreal Canadiens. A true "Iron Man" that would make even Lou Gehrig blush, Vezina was the only goaltender to stand between the pipes for the Canadians from 1910 to 1925, playing in 327 consecutive regular-season games and 39 playoff games before leaving early during a game in 1925 due to illness. Vezina was diagnosed with tuberculosis and died in 1926. In his honor, the NHL created the "Vezina Trophy," presented to the league's top goaltender. During his career, Vezina helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 1916 and 1924, while reaching the Stanley Cup Finals three more times. The featured pasteboard sports a radiant image of the 25-year old budding superstar, surrounded by a white border that shows near-perfect centering. The reverse exhibits light signs of aging but is well-printed and bold. At this grade level, this iconic specimen is about as problem-free as it gets!