The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
In his tenth full NHL season and before backstopping the Minnesota North Stars past his hometown Montreal Canadiens in the 1980 playoffs, Gilles Meloche appeared in his first All-Star game in February of 1980. The game at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena saw Gordie Howe play in the last of his 23 All-Star games and Meloche get credit for the win as the Wales Conference scored four unanswered goals in the final eight minutes to beat the Campbell Conference 6-3. Gilles’ number “30” jersey (Darryl Sittler wore “27”) is a gorgeous white mesh affair tagged in the neck by Gerry Cosby in size 54. Everything is sewn-on including “Meloche” in individual letters (no nameplate). Preserved in near perfect shape with only a couple of small light stains on the front, the sweater will make for an awesome addition to a goalie/All-Star jersey collection. Gilles Meloche will sign a LOA to be included with this beauty.
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