Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction February 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/20/2024
Ditching the cold northern winter for the bright sunshine and warmth of Florida, Dino Ciccarelli's would wear the colours of the Tampa Bay Lighting for a season and a half beginning in 1996-97, entering the year with 551 goals and 1100 career points to his name at that point. Potting an additional 35 goals and 60 points in 77 games played during his first year in the "Sunshine State" to bring him up to 586 markers in his career, passing all-time greats such as Johnny Bucyk (556), Guy Lafleur (560) and Mike Bossy (573) during that time, offered here is this Tampa Bay Lightning jersey donned by Ciccarelli during a portion of the 1996-97 season. Made by CCM, washed out size "52" and a torn remains of a Maska label are affixed to the inner collar below a penned notation reading "Come On Mitsy" in green ink. Having had the logos of both CCM and the NHL shield embroidered into the reverse hem, the front of the jersey is decorated with a Tampa Bay team crest that features embroidered details throughout while the sleeves and verso have had his number "22" sewn to them in stacked tri-layer tackle twill numerals. Having had matching alternate logo patches added over both shoulders, "Ciccarelli" is spelt out in matching stacked tri-layer tackle twill letters that have been added over the affixed matching nameplate in a gentle arch. Exhibiting excellent game-wear throughout the entirety of the piece, stick marks are dotted over the front, reverse and both sleeves of the garment while numerous board burns and unrepaired holes are strewn over both sleeves along with a few coloured board paint transfer marks as well. Showcasing more board burns over the reverse and both shoulders as well as an additional blue coloured mark in the patch of the left shoulder, a small blue thread repair is found near the left armpit while some stuck on residue graces the front hem. Sporting heavy pilling on the interior and evidence of numerous washings in the fight strap, a mostly washed away notation reading "Good Luck Dino Baby" has been added over the fight strap in black marker ink. Regarding the photo-matches, the jersey has been matched to Getty Image #53122855 (November 19th, 1996 vs New Jersey) to the dark black marks in the first "2" of the right sleeve as well as to the dark mark under the patch on the right shoulder. Additionally, the jersey is also matched with Getty Image #102750805 (Undated - 1996-97 season) to the puckering mark in the middle of the Lightning crest, marks over the right shoulder and marks through the second "2" on the right sleeve.
Originally on display at "Ciccarelli's Premier Sports Club and Eatery" restaurant in a frame, the jersey was removed from said frame and therefore has some pinholes from the former mounting while the interior hem is lightly sticky from being held together with mounting tape. Hailing from his personal collection, an LOA signed by Ciccarelli will accompany the piece.
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