FeedThe Sign On St. Laurent
February 28, 2013 in Maurice Richard, Montreal Canadiens Tags: Classic Auctions, Maurice Richard's pub, Taverne No. 9
I pray no one thinks I’m disrespecting the Rocket here.
It’s regarding the neon sign outside Rocket’s pub, Tavern 9, the watering hole he owned for several years beginning in the late ’50s.
Originally it had the word “Taverne” from top to bottom, and crossed hockey sticks below his name, but in one particular photo from La Presse, his career goal tally, 544, was added and “Taverne” isn’t there for some reason.
I dunno, maybe the sign could’ve been slightly different….I think it must have been under renovation.
Here’s how it originally looked, as you can see on this old lighter. (Photo from Classic Auctions).
Here’s the photo from La Presse.
March 1st, 2013 at 1:16 am
Dennis, I love these kinds of posts. You are the poet historian of our team.
March 1st, 2013 at 9:32 pm
When I saw the picture my first reaction was ‘that looks like a big pecker’. Glad to see I’m not the only one who is immature around here.
I want that lighter!