The 2009 Montreal Centennial Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2009
Early knit donned by centerman Doug Wickenheiser during his first few years in the National Hockey League. Wickenheiser was a superstar with the Regina Pats and led the WHL in goal scoring (89) during the 1979-80 season, captained the Pats to a berth in the Memorial Cup, and was the CHL Player of the Year. Wickenheiser was rated by the Hockey News as the top draft prospect in 1980 and was drafted first overall by the Montreal Canadiens. Now, on to the shirt. With 190-plus team repairs... without a doubt, this is the most hammered shirt you will ever see! No need to detail all of the burns, stick marks, scuffs and stains, as the repairs are simply overwhelming. You will not find a shirt with better wear. A faded Maska tag is barely hanging on in the neck and the company logo is also embroidered onto the outer tail. The garter-style fight strap is sewn into the back below the two-tone number 25. Original nameplate and well-washed tackle twill front Habs crest. A fabulous jersey.
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