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Lord Stanley of Preston Signature

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Lord Stanley of Preston Signature
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Signature of Frederick Arthur Stanley, known as Lord Stanley of Preston, originator of hockey's Stanley Cup. After his appointment by Queen Victoria in 1888 as Governor General of Canada, Stanley and his family became avid hockey fans. His two sons played for an Ottawa team and persuaded their father to donate a trophy. In March 1892, the date of this signature, Lord Stanley sent a message to the victorious Ottawa club reading in part: ''…I am willing to give a cup which shall be held from year to year by the winning team.'' Soon after this, he donated a silver punch bowl to serve as a trophy for the best amateur hockey club. Stanley signs on a 3.75'' x 2.25'' card: ''Stanley of Preston / March/92''. Minor toning and glue residue, else very good.