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1957-58 Topps #64 Lou Fontinato RC (SGC 5)

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1957-58 Topps #64 Lou Fontinato RC (SGC 5)
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Rookie card of legendary tough guy, "Leapin'" Lou Fontinato. Lou was a tough as nails defenseman who brawled his way through a brief 9-year NHL career that ended prematurely due to injury. During his nine seasons he led the league in penalty minutes three times, including 1956 when he broke the record with 206 minutes in the box. Perhaps he is most famous for his legendary fight with Gordie Howe at Madison Square Garden on February 1, 1959. Howe proceeded to rearrange Fontinato's facial features, which included a broken jaw and a horribly broken nose (see photo!). Remarkably, Fontinato actually finished the game. Graded 5 EX by SGC, a must for any collector of tough guys.