The 2009 Montreal Centennial Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2009
Bill Barber scored one of the most important goals of his career while playing for Team Canada in 1976. Behind in the final against Czechoslovakia, Barber scored to send the game into overtime, and an eventual Team Canada victory. This heavy white knit sweater with applied red rubber half leaf Canada crest, name and numbers was worn by Hockey Hall of Fame member Bill Barber during the international tournament. The AK manufacturers tag rests in the collar and the size 48 is noted with a crossover style V-neck with reinforced elbows. Game wear includes numerous smaller stick slashes especially on the front crest with more wear on the arms. A few light stains show up and the left sleeve has an area light red board paint transfer. The jerseys from the white set were given to Czech players in the famous center-ice exchange at the end of the last game and this particular jersey was discovered by a collector who traveled to the Czech Republic hunting for international hockey memorabilia. Hockey history!
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