Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
After six consecutive NHL All-Star Game appearances, Rod Langway suited up for the NHL stars who were picked to take on the best from the Soviet Union in “Rendez-Vous ‘87”, a two-game series played in Quebec City which replaced the annual all-star contest, in similar fashion as the 1979 Challenge Cup. Langway was an important factor too, teaming with Rick Green in game one, along with Dale Hawerchuk’s line (Poulin, Dineen) to shut down the Soviets feared five-man unit of Krutov, Larionov, Makarov, Fetisov and Kasatonov as the NHLers posted a 4-3 win on Poulin’s goal with 1:15 left. Game two saw the Russians bounce back with a 5-3 victory. Langway’s jersey is a Maska air-knit job with size “54” penned to the company tag in the neck and features the Rendez-Vous patch on the right sleeve. Rod’s alternate captain’s “A”, “Langway” stitched across a nameplate, two CCM patches embroidered into the rear hem and a fight strap are also of note. Autographed by the Hall-of-Famer in blue marker at the right breast area, the jersey is in near perfect condition. Jerseys from this one- time event are very seldom offered, making for a coveted shirt. Rod Langway’s signed LOA will be included with this beauty.
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