Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Winter 2020
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2020
One of the WHA’s greatest superstars along with Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull and Jacques Plante, Harry Howell appeared for single seasons with Calgary, San Diego and New York/New Jersey, where he served as player-coach with the Golden Blades/Knights. From the ONLY season of existence for New Jersey in the WHA, we have an exceedingly rare and highly desirable Knights jersey worn by the HOF superstar in 1973-74. A Cosby label sits affixed to the collar next to a size “50” laundering tag, with a tie-neck collar utilized. Styled with a tackle twill team crest with chain-stitched detailing, “3” appears over the sleeves and verso, with “Howell” across the nameplate in layered, drop-shadow tackle twill. Showing nice game-use, the durene garment sports a number of dark marks over the right sleeve, with a bit of minor spot staining over the left elbow. A bit of light staining is also visible over the lower right front and beneath the team crest, with a single repair over the lower reverse and minimal pilling to the interior. A scarce single-season treasure, the garment’s desirability is compounded by its attractive aesthetics and Hall of Fame provenance.
Addendum; It should be noted that the few known authentic game-worn Jersey Knights uniforms all sport evidence of a removed team crest (leaving a circular sewing pattern), as these jerseys were recycled from the New York Raiders. The offered example worn by Howell shows no evidence of a former team crest, with our firm belief that this example was made by Gerry Cosby specifically for Howell upon his joining the Knights. The jersey exhibits the appropriate game wear to both the exterior and interior, with numerous puck/stick marks visible including over the upper right sleeve and lower front, with pilling within each armpit section testament to authentic, prolonged use.
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