Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Spring 2014
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/17/2014
Aided by mates Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay on the lauded Production Line, Alex Delvecchio helped bring the Stanley Cup to Hockeytown in 1952, 1954 and 1955. It was some time around that third championship season that Delvecchio began to wear the number 10 as seen here. The beautiful white wool gamer has been manufactured by Tool Shop Sporting Goods and has tagging to that effect on the inside of the right seam, accompanied by a "48" size flap tag. This may very well be the first white sweater that Delvecchio ever wore with the 10 and is the earliest Delvecchio known to be offered in the hobby. Wear to this phenomenal garment is advanced, consisting of small holes found throughout the sleeves, upper verso, and lower front of the shirt. Many have been repaired by the team equipment manager, lending to the evidence of on-ice use. The club's famed logo occupies the chest, while the "10" at verso has been applied in 10.5" red tackle twill numerals. Both the chest insignia and rear numerals exhibit the puckering normally associated with heavy on-ice wear. The area of the sleeves near each wrist has become toned from advanced use. Delvecchio has also signed the jersey's front in a black sharpie. One of the Red Wings' retired numbers that currently hangs in the rafters at Joe Louis Arena, the 10 has come to stand for excellence in Hockeytown thanks to Delvecchio's solid contribution to the club that lasted well over two decades. A loose thread on the right shoulder of the jersey is visible on one photograph in our possession and details on the winged-wheels team crest appear to be an additional match. Digital images of the matches will be included and passed along to the successful bidder on this wonderful wool sweater. Please note that this item may be subject to a silent reserve. Comes complete with a letter of authenticity.
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