Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2014
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2014
The WHA got off the ground in 1972-73 and one of the original franchises, the Ottawa Nationals, would play just one season in Ottawa, 1972-73, before transferring to Toronto to become the Toros. It was during that first and last season in Canada’s capital that this red practice jersey was worn and which has “Ottawa Nationals” screened-on in white, while number “45”, which shows some red color bleeding and some staining, has been sewn on the back. No size tag is present, but the underarms measure 21” across and 25” from collar to hem. An unrepaired hole is under the right arm, a smaller one is under the left arm and on the front of the jersey, while a small amount of marks and some pilling are scattered about. The Toros, who took over from the Nationals, lasted three seasons in Toronto before moving south to Birmingham, where the team survived for another three seasons. It all came to an end when their application to join the NHL was denied. The WHA got off the ground in 1972-73 and one of the original franchises, the Ottawa Nationals, would play just one season in Ottawa, 1972-73, before transferring to Toronto to become the Toros. It was during that first and last season in Canada’s capital that this red practice jersey was worn and which has “Ottawa Nationals” screened-on in white, while number “45”, which shows some red color bleeding and some staining, has been sewn on the back. No size tag is present, but the underarms measure 21” across and 25” from collar to hem. An unrepaired hole is under the right arm, a smaller one is under the left arm and on the front of the jersey, while a small amount of marks and some pilling are scattered about. The Toros, who took over from the Nationals, lasted three seasons in Toronto before moving south to Birmingham, where the team survived for another three seasons. It all came to an end when their application to join the NHL was denied.
By clicking this button, you will IMMEDIATELY bid the amount selected.
By clicking this button, you will submit this amount as your MAXIMUM (absentee) bid. The auction software will place bids on your behalf up to this amount only as it is bid against competitively by other bidder(s).