A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
The Moose was on the loose as Mark Messier donned this sensational Edmonton Oilers jersey when he was reunited with the "Boys on the Bus" for one last special turn on the ice. Offered here is one of the last Oilers game jerseys worn by the legendary captain, one of two used by Messier during the actual MegaStars legends game that preceded the outdoor Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium on November 22, 2003. Still an active member of the New York Rangers, Messier got special permission to take part in the incredible hockey legends game that pitted lineups filled with Stanley Cup champions and Hall-of-Famers from two of the NHL's greatest dynasties, the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers. Hall of Fame goalie Grant Fuhr teamed up with 1990 Conn Smythe winner Bill Ranford to lead Messier's Oilers to a 2-0 win over the Habs legends. As indicated in a detailed letter of authenticity from the NHL MeiGray Group Game Worn Jersey Authentication Program that accompanies it, the Messier jersey offered here was one of three worn by the Moose for the MegaStars event, including one that was worn over the one. This is the actual size 58 game jersey Mark wore during the first half of the game; the jersey he wore during the warmup was given to the Oilers organization while the other jersey from the second half of the game was his to keep. Messier has signed in black sharpie vertically along the left "1" of the orange, blue and white twill #11 sewn on the back. The captain's "C" is sewn onto the left breast of this size 58 beauty that comes with all of its original tagging and fight strap intact. Complete and detailed MeiGray documentation accompanies this prized Mark Messier MegaStars game worn Oilers jersey from the Heritage Classic. This item is subject to a silent Reserve.
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