Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
The NHL’s all-time points leader among defencemen when he finally “hung’em up” after 22 seasons, Ray Bourque was still going strong as a 36-year old when he wore this Bruins home white jersey by Starter during the ‘96-97 season. Starter and Center Ice Authentic Collection tags are in the neck, along with a size “54-R” tag which had Ray’s number “77” added in black by the team’s trainer. With the captain’s “C” at the left breast, the jersey ranks as one of the best Bourque jerseys to be offered. The shortened sleeves feature sizeable team repairs; three on the left, including a material-backed one, and another on the right. Both blue and red board paint transfer is present, along with miscellaneous scrapes and snags throughout. Good interior pilling is also of note, along with the screening on the inner rear hem. It reads “Lettering by Custom Crafted” and “Official Boston Bruins 1st Set - 1996-97 Season.” Between the two “7”s on the back is where the legendary Bruin signed the jersey in black marker. The only blueliner to score more than 400 (410) regular season goals, Ray had his number 77 retired by both the Bruins and Avalanche prior to the 2001-02 season. Special Bourque jersey here will tantalize Ray lovers and will come with a detailed letter of authenticity from Byron’s Hockeyland. Classic Collectibles is pleased, as part of our winter 2007 auction, to offer the formidable game worn jersey collection of Mr. Andy Leff, a young man from Pennsylvania who in recent years went about acquiring some of the creme de la creme, if you will, of gamers put on the auction block. You have to admire Andy's pursuit of the best, donned by Hall-of-Famers and future Hall-of-Famers. Paying close attention to authenticity, he assembled a remarkable collection indeed. Over two dozen tempting offerings are thus available to serious jersey collectors, with Mr. Leff's investments subject, in some cases, to silent reserves. Good luck with these superior pieces.
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