Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction March 2010
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/16/2010
Resplendent red woolen sweater, attributed to Vladimir Shadrin, dates back to the time when the Russians were beginning to make a splash here in western hockey circles. Shadrin, a centerman, finished the 1972 Summit Series at second in scoring for his team but was overshadowed by the play of linemate Alexander Yakushev. The heavy tie-neck style, with that classic split-hem design displays the felt CCCP at the chest with felt and sheen knit numerals on the back. Crude single-layer arm numbers can be found just below each shoulder, crafted in a leather-like material and affixed with a single row of stitchwork. Game wear is evident and includes stick marks on the arms with about six smaller unrepaired holes on each sleeve. Another half-dozen holes appear on the body. According to our consignor, this jersey was originally obtained from a sporting goods store owner in Stockholm, Sweden. According to the store owner, around 1970, Vladislav Tretiak walked into his establishment looking to make an exchange for some new equipment. It is common knowledge that the Russians were always short on gear and trips abroad offered up an opportunity to obtain non-Russian-made equipment, so the tale seems very plausible. A wonderful and rare wool!
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