Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction February 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/20/2024
A longtime member of New York Islanders after being drafted by the club 144th overall in the 1972 NHL Amateur Draft, Garry Howatt would win back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Long Islander crew in 1980 and 1981 before enjoying stints with Hartford and New Jersey to close out his 720 game National Hockey League career. Offered here, we present this New Jersey Devils jersey worn by Howatt during the club's inaugural season of 1982-83. A heavy all-mesh construction garment made by Sandow SK, labels from the brand are affixed to the inner collar along with a sewn in Gerry Cosby identifier below. Measuring out to roughly a size "50" and accented over the reverse hem with the rubberized logos of both Gerry Cosby and Sandow SK, the front of the jersey is decorated with a Devils team crest in layered tackle twill while the sleeves and verso have had Howatt's number "88" sewn to them in dual layer white-over-green tackle twill numerals. Displaying a nameplate with "Howatt" spelt out across it in matching style letters and utilizing a tied ribbon style fight strap on the interior, the sleeves of the garment have also been shortened to Howatt's liking. Exhibiting game-wear via stick marks over the front as well as the reverse, more are found near the right cuff while a small board burn is observed over the right sleeve as well. Additionally, some light pilling is found near each armpit on the interior. A fabulous offering from the first season of Devils hockey in New Jersey, don't miss out on this one!
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