Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction March 2010
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/16/2010
After leading the NHL in scoring in his sophomore season, Sidney Crosby had something bigger to prove in 2007-08. Although injuries curtailed his participation in the scoring race, Sid the Kid contributed 72 points in 53 regular season games to lead Pittsburgh to a second place finish overall in the Eastern Conference. Crosby took it up a notch in the playoffs as the Penguins' 20-year-old captain led his team to the Stanley Cup finals. Sidney posted 27 points in 20 games as Pittsburgh pushed Detroit to six games before the young Penguins' startling championship ambitions were put on hold, at least for one more year. Offered here is Sid's game worn Penguins captain's jersey with a "Pittsburgh 250" anniversary patch sewn on the right shoulder from the team's third set of the 2007-08 season. Crosby's original signature is visible within the patch on the back of the jersey where the fight strap is attached. The inner fold of the fight strap itself is signed by Pens equipment man Dana Heinze, who has signed a letter of authenticity, along with Penguins VP Dave Soltesz, from the team that accompanies this great Crosby gamer. White Reebok Edge Penguins jersey has its CCM size 56 "Made in Canada" fly tag in the neck and Heinze's facsimile signature also appears on a Cutting Edge Sports tag sewn inside the rear tail that reads in part "Game worn jerseys customized for the Pittsburgh Penguins 2007-2008 set 3". Slash mark on the front of the left shoulder and marks on the tail reveal nice game use. Nothing is a given, though Sidney Crosby has pretty much lived up to the high expectations set out for him and looks to be well on his way to still more remarkable achievements. This great Crosby gamer figures to appreciate significantly in value.
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