Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2014
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/4/2014
This absolutely spectacular Canadian international hockey jersey was worn by Bob Watt of the Edmonton Mercurys during the 1950 world championships in London, England when the senior-A team claimed gold for its country. The Mercurys were the first Alberta Hockey team to win gold on the international stage. During the 10-day round robin event the Mercurys won all eight games outscoring their opponents 88-5 in total. Prior to the 1950 world championships, the team traveled across Europe for three-and-a-half months and played 33 exhibition games. On their return home, 60,000 fans lined the parade route in Edmonton. The Mercurys, who also won Olympic gold in 1952 in Helsinki, were inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. This fabulous wool sweater has been preserved in wonderful condition. The amazing "Edmonton Mercurys" felt and chain-stitched crest is sewn on the front of this wool wonder which retains vibrant and strong red, white, and blue colors with its original "Caldwell" tagging in the back of the neck. Gorgeous blue felt maple leaves with yellow and light blue accent stitching bookend the absolutely spectacular "Canada" nameplate sewn on the back above the blue and white double felt #7. The number 7 is also positioned in conjunction with the Mercury logo in one crest on the right arm. This is one of the earliest examples of a number positioned on the sleeve of a hockey sweater. There are five team repairs, including four on the right sleeve and one on the left. Light brown stains on the front and upper back, a couple of unrepaired holes on the left sleeve and another on the right sleeve do not diminish this historic international hockey jersey’s display.
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