The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
There’s only one way in years to come, in our opinion and we’re sure you’ll agree, for this road white Penguins jersey that young phenom Sidney Crosby donned during his rookie NHL season to go, and that’s up, up, up! At the head of the class of new young NHL superstars, Sid the Kid should be wowing us for many seasons and the sky, like they say, is the limit. We have numerous photo matches for this size 54 jersey by Reebok and can tell you Crosby definitely wore this one in late January and early February of 2006, before the Olympic break. A black mark on the front hem, just left of center, can be matched to a photo from a Pittsburgh game February 1st against the Rangers and we have further photo evidence of Sidney in this shirt. Other game use includes a good black stick mark up near the Penguin’s beak on the front, as well as eight other black marks on the back, including a pair that can be matched to a photo from a game against the Islanders January 26th. A slice which opened up a quarter-size gash in the black of the left hip region is of note, as is the label sewn on the inner rear hem. It reads in part “Cutting Edge Sports has created and manufactured the numbering and lettering for Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby #87.” Equipment manager Steve Latin’s name and facsimile signature also appear on the label which was curiously moved to the center from just left of center. One of the first jerseys that Crosby wore after being named alternate captain, the jersey was originally obtained directly from the Penguins and will come with a letter of authenticity from the team. We almost want to keep this one for ourselves (!) but are pleased to be able to offer it to the hobby. Good luck with this sensational game worn jersey.
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