The Marcel Dionne's Auction - October 2004
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/19/2004
"Unbelievable" is the way veteran hockey man Joe Crozier describes his first 2 years in Quebec City. The 1951-52 and '52-53 seasons were the years that Jean Beliveau stayed in Quebec to play senior hockey with the Aces, before finally joining the Montreal Canadiens. Whether it was playing before packed houses at the "Colisée" and other arenas around the league or simply walking down the street with his friend Beliveau, Crozier rates the time as very special indeed. The Beliveau-led Aces were a force in '51-52 and with a supporting cast that included the likes of Herbie Carnegie, Ludger Tremblay, Jackie Leclair, Marcel Bonin and Armand Gaudreault up front, Crozier and Phil Renaud on defence and Jean Marois in goal, Quebec won the QSHL championship before going on to claim the Alexander Trophy as the best in Canada. This is Crozier's wool jersey from that memorable championship season. A gorgeous thick 9" in diameter chenille Aces crest adorns the front with Crozier's number "3" on the back in green felt. Chenille and felt "3"s are on the sleeves. Sweater shows significant game wear but has been preserved in remarkable condition. There is extensive pilling, notably on the lower sleeves and at the elbows. Team repairs are numerous; 5 on the front, 8 on the left sleeve, 8 on the right and 6 on the back. The trainer's excellent work makes for an outstanding hole-free jersey, except for where the green neckline has pulled away from the white in 3 places. The original lace still makes its way throught the 4 eyelets. A tremendous vintage sweater from a special season in hockey history and cherished for over 50 years, it will come with Joe Crozier's signed letter of authenticity.
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