A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
One of the greatest American stars the NHL has ever seen, Pat Lafontaine probably would have gone down in history as the all-time best U.S.-born player if not for the concussions that shortened his Hall of Fame career. Lafontaine wore this glorious Sabres captain's jersey during the 1992-93 season when he set a team record of 148 points that still stands. The Stanley Cup centennial patch worn by all teams that season remains sewn onto the right breast. Lafontaine reached 50 goals for the second and final time in his career as he scored 53 times while recording a staggering 95 assists, which also remains a Sabres team record. The yellow and white double twill captain's "C" sewn onto the left breast has a stick mark, one of numerous examples of great game use on this beauty, including an unrepaired slash cut on the right elbow and a tear in the blue knit fabric on the right rear hem beside the NHL shield and white CCM logo. Lafontaine has signed the jersey's fight strap in blue sharpie with his #16 written on the reverse. The Maska fly tag in the neck has size "52" written in blue ballpoint. Included here are a photo that positively matches the jersey and another picture of Lafontaine holding up this jersey. A team letter of authenticity also comes along with this classic Sabres LaFontaine gamer from what may very well have been the best NHL single season performance by an American player.
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