The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
One of the finest and most desirable game worn jerseys to hit the market in recent memory, this one will have the most serious jersey and Patrick Roy collectors drooling and rightfully will garner many oooohs and ahhhhhs! Worn by arguably the greatest goaltender to ever play the game in his first season in the National Hockey League, the white knit CCM Canadiens home jersey has numerous marks and characteristics which help us confirm that it is indeed from Patrick's initial NHL campaign and the earliest Roy gamer ever offered. A CCM tag in the neck is sewn over an "85 01" tag while a CCM patch is stitched to the rear hem. After appearing in one period against Winnipeg during the '84-85 season, Roy arrived in Montreal to stay at the beginning of '85-86, having backstopped the Sherbrooke Canadiens to the AHL Calder Cup championship in the spring of 1985. Puck marks on this jersey in the upper left chest area can be matched to two games our consignor has on DVD and which will be included. In a January 11th game against Edmonton and a January 25th game versus Toronto, the puck marks clearly show up. We also have a photo which matches a black puck mark in the red tackle twill "C", just beneath the "H" along with a photo showing the long nameplate which the team wore in the '84-85 season and first part of '85-86. The placement of the numbers on the arms, higher up and closer to the red shoulder bar, is also consistent to those two seasons. Other video and photos from the latter part of the '85-86 season show Roy wearing a shirt with a short nameplate and the arm numbers lower on the sleeves. As for additional game use, two dime-size team repairs are in the white on the front, between the crest and the red stripe while a slightly smaller circular repair is in the red of the right cuff. A few laundered black marks appear on the sleeves with a few miscellaneous snags throughout. As an added bonus the tackle twill section which the loop-style fight strap is sewn onto was autographed in blue sharpie by Patrick, who added his number "33". It was later that rookie season that Roy began to forge his clutch playoff performance reputation, offering heroic and miraculous play in helping the Canadiens recapture Lord Stanley's coveted trophy. Patrick was the best of a generation and this unique treasure is for those who appreciate the best of things. Worn by Patrick during his first Conn Smythe trophy winning season. Good luck in acquiring this extraordinary, one-of-a-kind jersey. Please note that due to our consignor's initial investment the jersey is subject to a silent reserve.
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