The auction of 195 of Beliveau's personal mementoes closed on Tuesday after raising nearly $1 million US.
When the items went up for sale in late January, the head of the auction company said he believed the collection could fetch about $400,000.
The most expensive item was Beliveau's Stanley Cup ring from the 1958-59 season. It sold for $69,045.40.
Hockey legend Jean Beliveau shows some of his memorabilia. (CP Photo/Ryan Remiorz)
An unknown bidder paid $42,900 for a wool Montreal Canadiens jersey worn by Beliveau during the 1967 season.
A pair of seats from the venerable Montreal Forum autographed by Beliveau combined to earn nearly $7,000. More than $2,000 was bid for Beliveau's personal collection of hockey cards
Some other items included:
- A 1957-58 Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup championship trophy sold for $37,135.80
- Beliveau's 1965 Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the playoff's most valuable player, earned $27,964.30
- The puck commemorating Beliveau's first NHL goal fetched $17,908.60
Nicknamed "Le Gros Bill," Beliveau is one of the most successful and beloved players in the history of the NHL. When his 19-year career with the Montreal Canadiens was over, he'd amassed 507 goals, 1,219 points and won an incredible 10 Stanley Cups.
Beliveau says the money will provide a financial boost to his family, including his daughter and two granddaughters.
with files from Canadian Press
