Charlie Conacher 'the Big Bomber' had passed away on Dec. 30, 1967 and a few months later a benefit game was played in Maple Leaf Gardens featuring the Toronto and Montreal Old-Timers. It was a game that was widely anticipated because of the fame of Charlie Conacher, the cancer research fund and the star studded names that played in he game. This rare photo proves that with two legends in the ceremonial faceoff - Maurice 'Rocket' Richard and Ted 'Teeder' Kennedy arguably the best players in their franchises history. Charlie Conacher's widow drops the puck with Conn Smythe and referee Red Storey looking on.
Professionally developed in a lustre or metallic paper finish photograph.
Framed or unframed.
Dimensions: 11”X14”.
Charlie Conacher 'the Big Bomber' had passed away on Dec. 30, 1967 and a few months later a benefit game was played in Maple Leaf Gardens featuring the Toronto and Montreal Old-Timers. It was a game that was widely anticipated because of the fame of Charlie Conacher, the cancer research fund and the star studded names that played in he game. This rare photo proves that with two legends in the ceremonial faceoff - Maurice 'Rocket' Richard and Ted 'Teeder' Kennedy arguably the best players in their franchises history. Charlie Conacher's widow drops the puck with Conn Smythe and referee Red Storey looking on.
Professionally developed in a lustre or metallic paper finish photograph.
Framed or unframed.
Dimensions: 11”X14”.
