A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Offered here are a Gary Roberts 2007-08 Pittsburgh Penguins game used jersey and a pair of the power forward's team issued gloves. After winning a Stanley Cup in 1989 with Calgary, Roberts got a second chance at a title 19 years later with Pittsburgh. A veteran presence in a very young Penguins lineup, Roberts wore this black Reebok EDGE Pittsburgh gamer in 2007-08, when he recorded 15 points in 38 games. The alternate captain's "A" is sewn onto the left breast and the "Pittsburgh 250" Anniversary patch remains in place on the right shoulder. Pens equipment man Dana Heinze has signed the inside fold of the jersey's fight strap and his facsimile signature appears on the Cutting Edge Sports tag sewn inside the rear hem that reads, "Game worn jerseys customised (sic) for the Pittsburgh Penguins 2007-2008 set 3". A really nice team repair on the front of the left shoulder seam and a few unrepaired nicks and burns offer great evidence of game use. This sensational Penguins gamer comes along with a COA on team letterhead signed by Heinze and senior VP Dave Soltesz. Also included is a pair of Roberts' Eagle glove in Penguins colors. Extremely light wear and likely never used in active duty, these black, gold and white gauntlets with Roberts' surname embroidered in white thread on each cuff have his #10 written inside the right cuff. [red]Addendum; The jersey is photo matched to a repair above the assistant captain's "A" as well as in five small threads also located in the assistant captain's "A". Furthermore, this jersey was worn by Roberts when he got his 900th career point.[/red]
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