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Legends of Sport: Sports Memorabilia & Collectibles

Fri, Nov 27, 2026 12:00PM EST
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Harrington’s presents Legends of Sport: Harrington’s Premier Sports Memorabilia & Collectibles Auction on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST (Online Only). Featuring an exceptional lineup of rare vintage/modern sports cards, game-used equipment, and iconic autographs. Highlights include Wilt Chamberlain’s San Diego Conquistadors uniform collection, an original 1927–1933 Toronto Maple Leafs Shareholders Ledger, complete 1910 C56 and 1911 C55 hockey card sets, and a Gretzky game-used stick. Celebrating legends including Michael Jordan, Bobby Orr, Tom Brady, Ty Cobb, Mickey Mantle & more
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Lot 68

1910-11 C56 Imperial Tobacco Hockey Four-Card Lot - Russell, Hern, Bawlf & Decary

Estimate: CAD$800 - CAD$1,200
Starting Bid
CAD$250
$178.57

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1910-11 C56 Imperial Tobacco Hockey Four-Card Lot - Russell, Hern, Bawlf & Decary

Four-card collection from the landmark 1910-11 C56 Imperial Tobacco hockey issue, featuring Ernest Russell #20, Riley Hern #22, Nick Bawlf #18 and Ed Decary #13.

The 36-card C56 Imperial Tobacco set is among the most significant early Canadian hockey card issues, featuring many of the sport's leading pre-NHL players and clubs.

Highlighting the lot are Hockey Hall of Famers Ernest "Moose" Russell and Riley Hern, both prominent members of the Montreal Wanderers during their Stanley Cup championship years. Russell was one of the era's leading scorers, while Hern was a pioneering professional goaltender. Also included are Nick Bawlf of Haileybury and Ed Decary of the Montreal Canadiens, identified on his card as the "Canadian Club."

Authentication & Grading
The cards are ungraded and have not been professionally authenticated by a third-party grading service.

Condition
All four cards are ungraded, with age-related and handling wear. Please refer to photographs for complete condition details.

Details
Issue: 1910-11 C56 Imperial Tobacco
Ed Decary: #13 - Montreal Canadiens
Nick Bawlf: #18 - Haileybury
Ernest Russell: #20 - Montreal Wanderers (HOF)
Riley Hern: #22 - Montreal Wanderers (HOF)
Quantity: 4 Cards
Grading: Ungraded

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