The postcard below, which I bought on ebay, is from Chez Butch Bouchard, a classy joint that was located in downtown Montreal at 881 Demontigny East.
Chez Butch was owned by the big defenseman from the late-1940s to late-1970s, and was a popular spot for teammates and wives to let off steam.
Emile ‘Butch’ Bouchard passed away in 2012 at the age of 92.
The extra large postcard is in mint condition.
Below, from circa-1954, Butch and the gang, which includes, among others, Doug Harvey, Elmer Lach, Gerry McNeil, Bernie Geoffrion, Ken Mosdell, and of course the Rocket, enjoy a few pops with their wives at Chez Butch.
