A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Not only is this New York Raiders gamer from the World Hockey Association's inaugural 1972-73 season rare enough on its own, add the fact that it is the only surviving jersey of its type we are aware of that bears its original player surname on the back and you've got a prized find indeed. Forward Gene Peacosh contributed 37 goals and 34 assists for 71 points in 67 games for the Raiders, who finished last in the East Division. Under new ownership the following season, the Raiders' wardrobe was shelved when the team changed names, looks and colors, becoming the New York Golden Blades and then the New Jersey Knights. The franchise's original white, blue and orange colors were resurrected when the team moved to San Diego for the 1974-75 season and with old jerseys being recycled for the Mariners, few original Raiders sweaters are known to have survived. A highlight of this glorious gamer is the embroidered Raiders crest featuring blue, orange and silver thread. "Peacosh" is spelled out in individual double twill blue and orange letters stitched and glued directly onto the jersey by the team, as are the "25" on the back and both sleeves. This Gerry Cosby durene beauty has its original tags in the neck, laundry instruction and size 46 tags with a Cosby tag beneath it that has been sewn through by the stitching of the "C" in the surname. The laceup jersey exhibits great wear from its one year of use in Madison Square Garden, including stick marks, board burns, team repairs on both sleeves and an unrepaired slash hole near the right elbow. It remains in outstanding overall condition with particularly vibrant royal blue and orange colors and comes along with a letter of authenticity.
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