Hockey Hall of Famer for Chicago. Ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Doug Bentley,” on an off-white card. Double matted with a nice photo of Bentley on the ice, to an overall size of 12.5 x 18.5. In fine condition. At the start of the 1944-45 season, the Hawks traveled to Canada to play an exhibition game. When it came time to cross the border to return to Chicago, Doug was denied permission to leave his homeland. As a result, he spent the entire year playing senior hockey for the Laura Beavers, out of the NHL. Although he had much personal success, the Black Hawks rarely excelled. He played 566 regular season games but only 23 playoff games. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
