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1954-55 Topps #38 Hal Laycoe (SGC 5)

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1954-55 Topps #38 Hal Laycoe (SGC 5)
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Nice example of this card from the classic 54 Topps set. Laycoe enjoyed a long career as a player and a coach. He was also one of the first "bespectacled" pro hockey players, which you can clearly see on this card. Interestingly, Laycoe played a tough game despite the glasses, and in fact was the catalyst of the famous Rocket Richard Riot in Montreal. After a high-sticking incident and subsequent fight with the Habs star winger, who retaliated with his stick and punched a linesman in the melee. Richard was suspended by NHL President Clarence Campbell and the city of Montreal was set ablaze. In any case, Laycoe lit the fuse with his high stick (match penalty). Graded a nice 5 EX by SGC!