Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Winter 2020
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2020
A veteran of both the NHL and WHA, John Arbour first appeared for the Boston Bruins in the late-1960s before dressing for the second-year Pittsburgh Penguins, in 1968-69. Additional time would follow in the NHL before multiple seasons in the WHA with Minnesota. This Fighting Saints alternate captain’s jersey was worn by Arbour circa 1973-74, a season that witnessed the Niagara Falls native lead all Saints defenceman with 49 points. Rawlings and Steichens labels with “50” sizing are affixed to the collar, with a loop-style fight strap utilized. Featuring an attractive tackle twill team crest with chain-stitched detailing, “17” appears over the sleeves and verso in blue-over-gold layered twill, with “Arbour” across the affixed nameplate in matching material. One of the WHA’s original twelve franchises, this rarely-seen-style Fighting Saints jersey would fit nicely into any advanced WHA or professional jersey collection.
In gorgeous condition, sporting just a few small rust coloured stains over the bottom front, there is also some slight discolouration (yellowing) around the team crest, with heavy pilling to each interior sleeve.
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