Lot 85
Phil Esposito and Bernie Parent. Signature. Lot of two signed Time Magazines. Phil Esposito signed the complete Canadian issue of Time featuring coverage of the Canada-U.S.S.R. hockey series in September/October 1972. Bernie Parent signed a complete Time Magazine featuring his stellar play and the role of violence in hockey. The original mailing label is present at the bottom left corner of the Esposito issue and there is residue from a mailing label on the Parent issue. There is some edge and spine wear on both but otherwise, with very bold signatures, these pieces are in good to very good condition.
The Canadian-Soviet series is still legendary. The day of the final game, two nations put life on hold for a game that came down to the last 34 seconds. Esposito was the series' top scorer and Canadian team leader and the Time Magazine cover, with Esposito's bold signature across a shot of him in action, captures the drama of the confrontation perfectly. Parent's issue came out after he led the Flyers to the Stanley Cup, winning MVP honors along the way. Both men are in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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