Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2018
A shining light in otherwise hockey-desolate West Virginia, the Wheeling Nailers began life as the Winston-Salem Thunderbirds in 1981, originally playing in the now-defunct ACHL. A number of relocations have occurred throughout their existence, with the Thunderbirds becoming the Nailers in 1996. The club also accomplished a first place North Division finish in 2003-04. We have a Nailers jersey that was worn by netminder Mike Valley during the first half of the 2002-03 ECHL regular season. SP labeling and a Pro “58G” size tag sit along the collar, with MeiGray and ECHL crests over the reverse bottom hem. Styled with a Jasonesque hockey mask team crest - reminiscent of the Friday the 13th protagonist - with crossed spikes, textured tri-colour tackle twill sleeve and verso numbers have been utilized, with an Alltel sponsorship patch over the upper front along with a Pittsburgh Penguins crest over the right shoulder. Nice use is exhibited, with dark marks over the front and sleeves including a large stick mark near the team crest. There is also heavy pilling in spots, with red paint transfer near each elbow section. An LOA will accompany along with a COR from MeiGray.
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