Dieci: The Ron Francis Project - Posters and Prints
This tier last gained strength on May 19th, 2007.
Team Canada
1996 Team Canada Team Poster - Even though Ron is featured in this photo and poster (next to Rod Brind'Amour, then a Philadelphia Flyer, who would eventually be Francis' teammate and alternate captain on the Carolina Hurricanes), he unfortunately would not get to play due to a leg injury sustained during a warm-up.
Hartford Whalers
Early 1980's Hartford Whalers Issued Poster - Possibly from the 1982-83 season. Features Ron Francis and a fascimile of his autograph at the time. Acquired from the webmaster of WhalersHockey.com.
1985-86 Hartford Whalers Team Photo Poster - Features the best incarnation of the Hartford Whalers Stanley Cup Playoff-wise. Sponsored by Buick.
"Eat Smart" Growth Chart Poster - A six foot, three inch image of Ronnie AND an advertisement for milk and Connecticut agriculture.
"Don't Drink and Drive" Poster featuring Ron Francis, Anderson, Babych, Cote, Dineen, Ferraro, Ladouceur, Liut, MacDermid, Pleau, Quenneville, Samuelsson, Tippett, Turgeon, and Wilson - Sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, circa late 1980's. Not in the greatest of conditions...but the part featuring Ronnie is pretty decent. Obtained through Laur_74 @ Sports Card Sheriff.
Whalers Appreciation Night Poster - A promo given out at the January 6th, 2006 Hartford Wolfpack vs. the Portland Pirates AHL game. Features Francis, Kevin Dineen, and Ulf Samuelsson. Acquired through Adam Taylor @ BrassBonanza.com.
Pittsburgh Penguins
1991-92 Pittsburgh Penguins Team Photo Poster - Features one of two teams to bring the Stanley Cup to Steeltown AND Ronnie's NHL career.
1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins Schedule Poster - Features the 1992 Stanley Cup Champions for the photo. Sponsored by Iron City Beer.
1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins Team Photo Poster - The team featured was the best ever, season record-wise in Penguins history AND in Francis' NHL career. Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
1994/95 Pennsylvania Liquor Board "Underage Drinking Awareness" Poster - Features an action photo of Ron (as a Captain vs. the Washington Capitals) and states "Underage drinking...keeps you from your goals.".
1995 Courage To Come Back Award Poster - Features Ron Francis seated and Jaromir Jagr standing and mentions that they were to give out the CTCBA for that year/season.
1995 Courage To Come Back Award Poster - Features Ron Francis and Jaromir Jagr with the 1995 winner of the CTCBA, Christopher Mielo. Sponsored by the St. Francis Health System.
Franklin Hockey Equipment Advertisement - Circa 1995-96 or 1996-97. Endorsing the then new Franklin THT series of hockey equipment. Autographed by Francis. Framed.
Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Legends Poster - Celebrates Francis' 400th career goal, Joe Mullen's 500th career goal, and Mario Lemieux's 600th career goal, all achieved during the 1996-97 season. Given out as a promotion at one of the Pittsburgh Penguins' 1997-98 home games. Sponsored by Giant Eagle grocery stores. Acquired through Craig Mrusek.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Captain Class" Mini-Poster - Sized 8.5 x 11 inches. Given out as a promotion at one of the Pittsburgh Penguins' 1997-98 home games. Acquired through ChuckThomas.com.
Carolina Hurricanes
1999-2000 Carolina Hurricanes Promo Print - Promotional picture of Francis from the very first season played in the Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena (Now the RBC Center). Measures 8.5 x 11 inches.
2000-01 Carolina Hurricanes Season Ticket Holder's Party Souvenir Lithograph - *Very limited* and hard to find first edition of the souvenir lithographs the Hurricanes have given their season ticket holders since 2000. Features a painting of Francis, with "Ron Francis, Captain" and "NHL Carolina Hurricanes 2000-01" below the painting in silver ink. Many, many, many, MANY THANKS to KAS91269 @ The Score Boards Canes MB for what may very well be the crown jewel of my entire Francis collection, as of January 30th, 2007. Pictures - 1 and 2.
2000-01 Carolina Hurricanes Team Photo Mini-Poster - 8.5 x 11 inch sized poster featuring the 2000-01 incarnation of the Carolina Hurricanes hockey club. Sponsored by Leith Auto Park West, The News and Observer, and Rex (Hospital) Sports Medicine.* - Latest addition!
2001-02 Carolina Hurricanes Mini-Poster - 8.5 x 11 inch sized poster featuring the Carolina Hurricanes that reached the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals.
2001-02 Carolina Hurricanes Team Photo Poster - Features the best incarnation of the Carolina Hurricanes Ronnie ever played with Stanley Cup Playoff-wise. Also mentions the milestones Ron accomplished that regular season. Sponsored by Hardee's.
2002-03 Carolina Hurricanes Team Photo Poster - Mentions the milestones Ron accomplished that regular season.
2006-07 Carolina Hurricanes Team Photo Poster - Ronnie is featured as the "Director of Player Development", and is seated in the front row, right next to star goaltender Cam Ward. Acquired with thanks to Paulie Walnuts @ The Score Boards Canes MB. Pictures - 1 and 2.
2003-04 Ron Francis Poster - Given out as a promotion at the February 19th, 2004 Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs game. Sponsored by Glaxo-Smith Kline and their Flonaise product.
Next Wave Carolina Hurricanes Ron Francis 11 x 14 Print - A printing of a painting featuring Ron from when he scored the game-winning goal in Game One of the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals. Various facts about Ronnie and his career are featured throughout the painting. Also featured is a facsimile signature.
Next Wave Carolina Hurricanes Ron Francis 12 x 18 Print - Same as the 11 x 14, except no facsimile signature, autograph from the artist, and is not a limited edition.
Next Wave Carolina Hurricanes Ron Francis 12 x 18 Print - Same as the 11 x 14, except no facsimile signature, is autographed by the artist, and is a limited edition (#204/500).
Got a poster, mini, regular, or jumbo-sized featuring Ron Francis mentioned here, or not mentioned at all on this entire site? E-mail me!