Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/26/2021
From his first of two seasons capturing the Vezina Trophy along with selection to the NHL First All-Star Team, we have a glove used by Tim Thomas that has been photo-matched to the 2008-09 regular-season and both rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs, accompanied by a blocker photo-matched to the 2009-10 regular season. Bauer Vapor models in Bruins colours, the non-matching pair both have “Thomas” embroidered, with heavier use shown on the glove and just light use on the blocker (Nike logos have also been blacked-out on the glove). Inventory labels presumably from the Bruins that list Thomas along with the particulars have been affixed to each (removable), with the blocker initialed by Kay Whitmore in his capacity as goaltending supervisor of the NHL. Hailing from his personal collection, a signed LOA from Tim Thomas will accompany.
Regarding the photo-matches for the glove, Getty Image #85985338 (April 12, 2009 - REGULAR SEASON) has been matched to a number of marks visible within the pocket of the glove, while Getty Image #86171077 (April 22, 2009 Game 4 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals) has been matched to marks visible on the underside of the glove. Additionally, Getty Image #87135620 (May 12, 2009 Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals) has been matched to numerous marks that cover the pocket of the glove, including the especially bold mark directly beneath the "A" of "BAUER". For the blocker, Getty Image #98148193 (March 29, 2010) has been matched to a number of long black streaks on the thumb cover padding. We should also note that while the blocker is photo-matched to the second-last game of the 2009-10 season, there is additional wear present that would have proceeded the season (Thomas saw no playoffs action in 2009-10).
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