Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/7/2017
This amazing Jacques Lemaire 1974-75 Montreal Canadiens game-worn jersey is originally from his collection and displays solid photo matches to a number of distinctive thread patterns. Known as "Coco" to his teammates, Lemaire had one of his most spectacular seasons with the Canadiens, who led the Norris Division with a 47-14-19 mark. Montreal's 113 points tied for most in the NHL with Philadelphia and Buffalo. Lemaire had 36 goals and 56 assists for 92 points, one of three 90-point seasons he enjoyed during his 12-year Hall of Fame career with the Habs, adding 12 points in 11 playoff games. This incredible Lemaire Canadiens #25 home jersey with its original Wilson size 44 label in the neck displays outstanding game wear, but let's get to those photo matches first! A photo of Lemaire wearing this jersey shows the distinct patterns of the white threads above the junction of the arm and front shoulder seams on both the right and left sides of this game-worn jersey. A loose white thread on the right side of the collar is clearly visible sticking out from the red v-neck at the front of the shoulder seam, as is another small white thread on the CH crest that shows against the H's bottom blue square. Also showing in the match photo is the reddish discoloration on the lower right sleeve. The outline of a removed alternate captain's A is noticeable on the left breast and there are nine team repairs to report, including one on the back of the red collar. There is a dime-sized sewing fix on the left shoulder and an unrepaired hole on the outer layer of the doubled right shoulder yoke. A diagonal black mark through the bottom of the CH and another slashing mark to the left of the numbers on the back and red paint transfer on the sleeves and left front are among the numerous marks, along with a few roundish stains on the right front. The garter-type fight strap is whole and complete, nicely preserved with a few rust stains. A letter of authenticity accompanies this awesome photo-matched Jacques Lemaire gamer, worn by one of the most successful Hall-of-Famers ever to take the ice.
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