Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction June 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/15/2016
The Calder Memorial Trophy winner in 1964 as the league’s top rookie, Jacques Laperriere would be a solid blueliner for the Canadiens for almost a dozen full seasons, winning a James Norris Trophy for his efforts in 1966. Laperriere would finish his career with 5 All-Star Game appearances and 8 Stanley Cups, with 6 won as a player. We are pleased to offer a Canadiens wool jersey worn by the Hall of Famer in the mid-to-late-1960s. A diminutive tag from Tease Knitting Co. survives, affixed to the inner seam, with the collar void of any labeling. Featuring the classic and sacred CH team crest in triple-twill, with double-twill numbers on the sleeves and verso. The classic blue and white striping pattern is utilized, along with six eyelet configuration on the tie-neck collar. The sweater shows nice wear, with a somewhat stretched collar and pilling along with unrepaired holes and 3 team repairs. The unrepaired holes are located on both the front and verso, with 3 encompassing the team crest along with a pair above the back number. The team repairs total half a dozen, with examples on the front and back neckline, along with pairs on the right sleeve and right shoulder. The collar was also torn at some point and repaired, while the fight strap has been cut. Heavy pilling is also prevalent on the vintage garment, especially along the upper back, shoulders and elbow sections. As mentioned, this jersey hails from the late-1960s, pinpointed to circa 1967-68 based on the sweater’s characteristics such as the position of the back number, sleeve numbers inside the blue stripe and positioning of the team crest. An LOA from MeiGray will accompany.
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