Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction March 2010
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/16/2010
What a wonderful style! As the Forties began in Boston, Herb Cain claimed the now-historic number "4" which would become the number to watch decades later. Cain and his teammates would emerge triumphant the following season as the 1940-41 Stanley Cup Champions wearing uniforms identical to this one, according to celebration photos. This style, with gold numbers and letters, was first used in 1939-40. The Bruins would change the look of the uniform after 1945 and Cain wore the number for the entire period of this particular jersey style. The sweater is crafted in a coarse cream wool with gold and black shoulder striping. The numbers are gorgeous, fashioned in a satin-gold knit and framed in regimental black braid. The immortal number "4" is featured on the front and back with a "B" on each sleeve and the sweater is tagged in the inside back hem by "Horace Partridge Sporting Goods". There are numerous team repairs(no less than 25), vintage stick marks, board paint and excellent overall wear inside and out. Still in beautiful condition and a wonderful reminder of the war-era game.
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