A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
This sensational Chicago Black Hawks game worn jersey is of the same vintage as when Bobby Orr set down in the Windy City for the final days of his illustrious and all-too-brief NHL career. This red #16 Black Hawks gamer features a "76" season set tag sewn inside the front right hem. Rookie forward Kirk Bowman wore #16 during the 1976-77 season when he recorded 23 points in 55 games. Gunzo's tag remains in the neck, as does the size 44 Wilson tag whose stitching has let go along the left side. A stretchy fabric fight strap is sewn onto the bottom of the "1" in the white and black twill #16 on the back. The "crossed-tomahawks C" patch on both shoulders features impressive yellow, green, white and black cable stitching. The Indian head crest on the front exhibits still more detailed cable stitching with orange, white, yellow, blue, green, red and black thread. Great game use includes blue paint transfer along the front hem, team repairs on both sleeves, stick marks and various nicks and dings throughout, including an unrepaired gash on the right cuff. Outstanding vintage game worn example of one of the most popular jersey designs in hockey history.
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