The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Veteran goaltender Gilles Meloche’s 27 appearances during the ’87-88 season, his third and final year of active duty in Pittsburgh, matched the number on this sweater, which he wore in road games in his final NHL campaign. Black and gold mesh affair by Cooper in size XL has a screened-on Penguins logo while the numbers and “Meloche” on a long mesh nameplate are heat-pressed. “Century Sports” and the Cooper name and logo are embroidered into the rear hem and a big loop- style fight strap is sewn in the tail. Game use includes a dime-size team repair in the white stripe on the front, another in the black near the tip of the hockey stick, two repairs on the left sleeve and one on the right where a little red paint transfer can also be spotted. A few light marks on the front, pilling at the collar and shortened sleeves are also to note. In excellent condition, the fine goalie shirt will be accompanied by Gilles Meloche’s signed LOA.
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