Time for some "old time hockey" with this multi-signed 1947-48 Chicago Blackhawks program dated 12/17/47 for a game vs the Detroit Red Wings. Members of these illustrious "Original Six" teams have contributed a total of (26) autographs, applied in pencil with an average potency of ("8-9"). Titled "Chicago Stadium Review", this program presents at the EX+ level with deference to the centerfold spread being detached but present. The autographs are all located on the front cover and include a lofty total of (9) HOFers, with Gordie Howe and Red Kelly topping the list. Auction LOA from JSA.
Featured signers are:
Red Wings (12) with: (5) HOFers: Gordie Howe, Red Kelly, Harry Lumley, Bill Quackenbush, Jack Stewart; and (7) others: Jim Conacher, Bep Guidolin, Doug McGraig, Don Morrison, Rod Morrison, Marty Pavelich, Leo Reise
Blackhawks (13) with: (4) HOFers: Roy Conacher, Emile Francis, Bill Gadsby, Bud Poile; and (9) others: Adam Brown, Ernie Dickens, Bob Goldham, Red Hamill, Alex Kaleta, Metro Prystai, Gaye Stewart, coach Johnny Gottselig and Cully Dahlstrom who retired in 1945
Also present is (1) undetermined autograph
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