The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Stunning Team USA jersey is a pre-tournament sweater by Wilson in size 46. A Gunzo’s tag joins the Wilson company tag in the neck while a blue thread, chain-stitched “76” year tag is sewn in the inner hip area. Heavy knit jersey has tackle twill numbers and stars sewn-on, as well as “Niekamp” in individual letters (no nameplate). Chain-stitching on tackle twill produced that awesome Team USA crest on the front. Detroit-born defenceman Jim Niekamp spent most of his pro career in the WHA, toiling for the L.A. Sharks and Phoenix Roadrunners and did not get into any games during the 1976 Canada Cup. Sensational jersey is in near perfect condition with vibrant colors and just minor staining in the right hip region. Not showing any signs of use, it is a style that seldom surfaces and one of the most aesthetically impressive of all Team USA uniforms.
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