The Gerry Meehan Archives

Team Photos

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Seattle Totems, Western Hockey League, 1969-70

Philadelphia Flyers, 1968-69

Buffalo Sabres, 1970-71

Buffalo Sabres, 197??

Buffalo Sabres, signed, 197??

Vancouver Canucks, 1974-75

Atlanta Flames, 1975-76

Washington Capitals, 1976-77

Washington Capitals, 1977-78

Rare and Signed Cards

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Uncut Strip
This is super-rare uncut strip of three cards from the 1972-73 Topps hockey card set. It was purchased directly from the Topps Vault.

Autographed Cards
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Stickers
Clockwise from upper left: 1974-75 Loblaws Action Stamp, 1971-72 Sargent Promotions Stamp, 1970-71 Sargent Promotions Stamp, and 1970-71 Esso Power Plays.

Postcards

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Buffalo Sabres Postcard, 1972-73, photo by Robert Shaver

Buffalo Sabres Postcard, 1973-74, photo by Robert Shaver

Buffalo Sabres Postcard, 1970s

Action Photos

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Taking a Tumble
This original photo of Meehan and Terry Crisp of the St. Louis Blues has the following note handwritten on the back: "This photo was 70-71 season. Won 3rd prize in NHL Hall of Fame contest." This was also used for the cover of the 1971-72 Sabres yearbook.

One on Three
As an Atlanta Flame, pictured with Andy Savard, Dallas Smith, and Gilles Gilbert of the Boston Bruins, Oct. 21, 1975. Original photo obtained from the Boston Globe.

Taking on the Canadiens
This 1975 AP photo shows Meehan with the Atlanta Flames. The caption reads: "ATLANTA, Nov. 25 -- FLAMEOUT -- Montreal Canadiens' Pierre Bouchard (26) blocks a shot on goal by Atlanta Flames' Gerry Meehan (10) during the 1st period of Tuesday night's game in Atlanta. Canadiens goals Ken Dryden (29) watches the puck fly past."

Nice Sideburns
This lower quality AP photo is from 1973. "BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 12 -- EDWARDS SAVES -- Roy Edwards comes out of the goal to make a save against Gerry Meehan of the Buffalo Sabres. Helping out for the Detroit Red Wings is Gary Bergman (2)."

Vs. Mikita
Meehan faces off against Chicago Blackhawk great Stan Mikita. Original photo by Robert Shaver.

Buffalo Sabres
Autographed photo, by Robert Shaver.

Magazines

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Buffalo ’72: Maple Leaf Gardens Sports Magazine, vol. 4, no. 2, Oct. 16, 1971

1971-72 Buffalo Sabres Yearbook

Buffalo Sabres Hockey Magazine, Sabres vs. Philadelphia Flyers, Sept. 30, 1972

Goal magazine, Buffalo Sabres vs. Minnesota North Stars, March 31, 1974

Rare and Odd

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One-of-a-Kind
This may be the crown jewel of my Gerry Meehan collection. In August 1989, the Topps Company opened its "vault" to auction off unique items like the original cartoons drawn for the 1971-72 series of hockey cards. I was lucky enough to get the cartoon for Meehan's card.

1968-69 Tulsa Oilers Schedule
I just found this 40-year-old schedule, printed on heavy paper stock -- the oldest item in my collection, featuring Meehan as a Tulsa Oiler.

Toronto St. Michael's Majors Ticket
During the 1997-98 season, the Toronto St. Michael's Majors (of the Ontario Hockey League) honored alums on their tickets. Meehan was featured on the ticket for a game against Oshawa on Dec. 4, 1997 at St. Michael's Arena. After the 1961-62 season, St. Michael's College discontinued its hockey program, and the Toronto St. Michael's Majors team transferred to Neil McNeil High School, becoming the Toronto Neil McNeil Maroons. In 1962-63, Meehan helped the team finish first in the Metro Junior A league. The 1997-98 season marked the team's return to junior hockey after more than 35 years.

Linnett Sketch
8.5 x 11 sketch by Charles Linnett, 1973. Text reads "Officially licensed by the NHL Players Association and by NHL Services, Inc. All rights reserved by Charles Linnett Studios, Inc., Walpole, Mass. 02081."

Buffalo Evening News Insert
This full-page foldout poster was an insert in the Buffalo Evening News on Jan. 13, 1973.

Signed Hockey Banquet Flyer
On May 5, 1973, Gerry Meehan was the guest speaker at a hockey banquet for the Massena Minor Hockey league, held at Holy Family High School. Someone who attended got his autograph and years later contributed it to my collection. Massena is a tiny town in upstate New York, along the St. Lawrence River, and despite a population of less than 12,000, Massena Minor Hockey and Massena Red Raider High School Hockey have produced several state championship teams.

1971-72 Toronto Sun Insert
During the 1971-72 season, the Toronto Sun included inserts of NHL players -- 5x7 pages with two holes punched, I guess so you could keep them in a binder. Bio information is on the back. These are very fragile, since they are on newspaper stock.

Off the Ice, 1980s
In 1984, Meehan became the first former Buffalo Sabre to take a front-office position with the team. He served as assistant general manager under coach and general manager Scotty Bowman. During the 1986–87 season, Bowman stepped down, and Meehan was promoted to general manager. In 1993, Meehan was named executive vice president of sports operations, and he resigned in December 1994.

Jerseys

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1977-78 Washington Capitals Home Jersey -- back

1977-78 Washington Capitals Home Jersey -- front

This is the only item on this site that I don't own -- I merely covet it from the owner who says it's not for sale.

Magazine Articles

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Hockey World, October 1971, pages 50-54
"A New Sabre Who Made It Big"

Hockey World, May 1973, pages 56-59
"Meehan Wants to Make It...So He Did!"

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