Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction June 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/21/2017
Offered by Classic Auctions and the NHLPA to benefit the SickKids Foundation, this Team Slovakia jersey was worn by Marian Gaborik in the Sept 5th World Cup game against Russia, and it’s been photo-matched. Size “56” tagging from Nike is present along the collar along with an IIHF label, with an additional IIHF crest along the back bottom hem. Featuring a partially embroidered Slovak team crest in tackle twill, the solid white garment has been embellished with triple-twill numbers, with the back letters heat-pressed directly onto the nameplate. A Slovak hockey federation crest has also been placed above the left chest next to the 2004 World Cup of Hockey patch. Game-wear consists of a few dark marks on the lower front, along with additional examples over each sleeve. An LOA from the NHLPA will accompany.
The jersey also sports a Nike inventory bar code numbered 45807 that resides inverted on the inside hem. Regarding the previously mentioned photo-match, Getty image #53392650 from the aforementioned Sept 5th game has been matched to the black mark on the lower left sleeve (the darkest one which is the furthest away from the cuff).
The follow-up to the 1996 World Cup of Hockey, the 2004 edition featured 8 teams in 2 pools, with the Canadians, Russians, Americans and Slovakia in the North American pool, while Finland, Sweden, Germany and the Czech Republic were featured in the European pool. Matches were played in 6 of the 8 competing nations, with Canada defeating Finland in the final 3-2.
Established in 1972, SickKids Foundation raises funds on behalf of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The Foundation's fundraising is driven by the belief that improving the health and well-being of children is one of the most powerful ways to improve society. Community support is a critical source of funding for SickKids.
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