Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2018
Leaving a lasting impact on the history of the NHL, the Hartford Whalers final legacy would be assisting their namesakes in Plymouth Michigan, when the OHL club wore recycled mid-1990s Whalers jerseys during their first season in Plymouth, in 1997-98. The story goes that owner Peter Karmanos chose the Whalers jerseys when examples made for his club were not produced in time. Due to these convenient circumstances, we have an example offered, along with a circa-2000s game-worn New Westminster Salmonbellies lacrosse jersey. Center Ice and Maska tagging graces the collar along with a size “56” fly tag, with CCM and NHL crests over the reverse bottom hem. Styled with a screened-on team crest with the original outline of the Whalers team crest visible, the solid white V-neck also feature’s navy tackle twill sleeve and verso numbers, with no evidence of a former nameplate. We should also note that goaltender Robert Holsinger is listed as wearing #33 for Plymouth in 1997-98. The jersey exhibits heavy wear, with numerous dark marks, burns and paint transfer, with some fraying/pilling along the collar. The Salmonbellies jersey has a Firestar label with “2XL” sizing (52), with a thick team crest and embossed dual-colour sleeve and verso numbers. Unsure at what level the lacrosse jersey saw use, it remains in beautiful condition, with no obtrusive wear or damage.
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