Extremely rare first generation image of the Babe Ruth of hockey. He is shown here posing in front of the Montreal Forum standing on a board to accommodate his skates. Likely taken by Rice, this photo was used to create the amazing hockey montage pho-tographs that are true works of art. The first we have seen of this "definitive" first genera-tion image this is from the collection of famed sports cartoonist Burris Jenkins. On the verso is written in pencil "Howie Morenz -Rangers". It is likely that the New York based Jenkins obtained this image to use to create artwork for the coming of the seemingly immortal Canadiens star to New York. Slight damage to the corners and a tiny chip at top right. Otherwise it is EX+ with brilliant contrast and the highest pantheon of photo quality.