Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction November 2024
A four-time NHL all-star and 2011 Stanley Cup champion, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as that year’s playoffs MVP, Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas answered the call for his country once again when he was named to Team USA for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver where he saw 12 minutes of third period action during the States’ 6-1 win over Finland in the semi-finals. Up for grabs here, we present collection of equipment that Thomas used as a member of Team USA at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games which includes his pads, glove, blocker and pants. Starting with the pads, glove and blocker, a matching trio of Bauer Vapor model equipment in Team USA's red, white and blue colourway, "Thomas" identifiers have been embroidered into each piece (the one on the glove is covered by a piece of white tape) while "Bauer" and "Vapor" logos appear printed on over each piece as well. Also having had "Bauer" embroidered into the outside of each pad, which also still feature all the straps and buckles, including the skate lace ties at each toe, each piece remains in overall excellent condition from seeing just limited use during the period that the games were on and all show wear via puck marks throughout as well as some coloured marks that were caused from pucks smearing the coloured graphics over each face. Of note, a couple of the pad straps show a bit of peeling to the top layer from age and the white nylon areas show some light sweat staining. Additionally, the blocker palm is free from holes but does show some rubbing from Thomas' sticks. Also accompanied by the Nike Bauer made One95 model goalie pants that Thomas wore during the games, the breezers appear complete with the belting system still intact and a label reading "ONE95 PRO SR GHP - LARGE" affixed to the interior, which shows a couple small stains. In a navy, red and white colourway with a white Nike logo embroidered into the left thigh, white and red stripes are found running down both sides. Showing just light use via a couple small marks throughout and also including a pair of Team USA heritage style game socks worn by Thomas that show use via numerous pulls/frays and light stains, all the equipment hails directly from Thomas' personal collection and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
Regarding the photo-matches for the pads, glove and blocker, the pads have been matched with Getty Image #97971582 (February 28th, 2010 vs Canada - 2010 Winter Olympics Gold Medal Game) to puck marks over the face of each pad while the glove and blocker have been matched with Getty Image #97398551 (February 26th, 2010 vs Finland - 2010 Winter Olympics Semi-Finals) to puck marks over both pieces.
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