Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction October 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/9/2016
Well remembered as one of the most reliable defenceman during the Original Six era, Doug Harvey began playing minor hockey in the NDG area of his native Montreal, advancing to the Quebec Senior Hockey League with the famous Montreal Royals, leading the club to the prestigious Allan Cup in 1947. After an additional stint in the AHL with Buffalo, Harvey would see action in more than a dozen NHL seasons with Montreal, before moving on to the Rangers as a player-coach in 1961-62 in which season he won the Norris trophy. Harvey would complete his Hall of Fame career in St. Louis with the expansion Blues in 1968-69, finishing as a seven-time Norris winner, with an impressive six Stanley Cup championships.
Originally gifted almost 50 years ago directly by Harvey to our consignor who was a close and personal friend, we are pleased to be able to offer Doug Harvey’s New York Rangers alternate captain’s game-worn wool sweater. Void of tagging along the collar, a size 50 fly tag remains affixed along the inside seam. Featuring “Rangers” placed diagonally across the chest in drop-shadow double-twill, the tie-neck sweater has been accented with matching drop-shadow number on verso along with sleeve and lower front striping bands. Prolonged use is immediately apparent, with the garment completely littered with over 50 team repairs. Examples are present on the front, verso and sleeves, along with a number of unrepaired holes that are also randomly placed. We should also note that some discolouration is present, situated over each shoulder. The important wool measures roughly 30” from the top of the back neckline to the bottom of the lower band, while each sleeve measures approx. 22” from the shoulder to each cuff. Residing in our consignor’s collection since the day he was gifted the sweater from Harvey, inclusion in even the most advanced HOF wool collection is warranted. A signed LOA from our consignor will accompany. Please take note that this item may be subject to a silent reserve.
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