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1955-56 Parkhurst #57 Howie Morenz OTG (SGC 5)

Currency:CAD Category:Collectibles / Trading Cards Start Price:60.00 CAD Estimated At:60.00 - 120.00 CAD
1955-56 Parkhurst #57 Howie Morenz OTG (SGC 5)
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Morenz was the Babe Ruth of hockey. In the 1920s sports legends were created and amplified by sportswriters like Grantland Rice, Red Smith and others. Names like Ruth, Red Grange, Bobby Jones, Jack Demmpsey, and in hockey, Morenz, filled their columns. Morenz was the fastest skater of the day, making rink-long rushes at high speed, scoring many spectacular goals. He would lead Montreal to three Stanley Cups, won a pair of scoring titles and three MVPs before suffering a broken leg in a game in 1937. He would die weeks later, at the age of 34 and still an active NHLer, from blood clots that emanated from the leg injury. His funeral at the Montreal Forum was attended by 50,000 people. Like Ruth any card of Morenz from the 1920s or 1930s will cost significant dollars. This 55 Parkie is a great opportunity to add this iconic player to your PC for a lot less than anything issued during his playing days. Graded a sharp 5 EX by SGC!