Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction June 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/19/2018
Alex the Gr8 and Sid the Kid. The NHL set up a superstar showdown for the 2011 Winter Classic in Pittsburgh by scheduling Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals as the opponent for Sidney Crosby's hometown Penguins. Offered here is Ovie's #8 Capitals game-worn captain's jersey from the annual outdoor game played on New Year's Day 2011, and it’s been photo-matched. As per the MeiGray population report, this magnificent throwback gamer was worn by Alex during the first period of the Capitals' 3-1 win over the Penguins before a crowd of 68,111 at Heinz Field. The 2011 Winter Classic patch is sewn on the right shoulder and Ovie's captain's "C" is on the left breast. "Winter Classic January 1st 2011" graphics appear in the back of the inner collar and a size-58 flag tag is sewn into the back of the neck. There is a tiny mark to the right of the nameplate on this obviously lightly-worn, single-use gamer. Size-58 sticker remains inside the fold of the fight strap. The MeiGray/NHL Game-Worn 2010-2011 Season patch with registry number (H06119) is sewn inside the rear tail.
Regarding the previously mentioned photo-match, Getty Image #107914203 from Jan 1st 2011 has been matched to the long loose white thread on the Reebok patch on the back of the collar, and to a pair of additional loose threads also in the same area.
By clicking this button, you will IMMEDIATELY bid the amount selected.
By clicking this button, you will submit this amount as your MAXIMUM (absentee) bid. The auction software will place bids on your behalf up to this amount only as it is bid against competitively by other bidder(s).