Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Spring 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/1/2022
The first overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs exploded on to the National Hockey League scene in his first game scoring not once, not twice, not three, but four times in a debut that will forever go down in Maple Leafs lore. Capping off the season by being awarded the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie, Matthews’ final stat line saw him pot 40 goals and total 69 points in his rookie season. Presented here is one of the weapons used by Matthews during his first campaign in the NHL. Featuring factory graphics of “Matthews” on the upper shaft, this Bauer Nexus 1N features the familiar taping styles used by Matthews on both the knob and blade with the latter of the two featuring his handwritten “34” in black ink on the front side and a cross on the back. The bottom part of the shaft towards the heel has been blacked out by the Toronto superstar, a common trait done to his sticks. A Bauer factory warranty sticker is still found affixed to the backside of the shaft. Being presented with no cracks or breaks, the game wear exhibited on this stick is moderate with most of it being found on the lower shaft or blade in the form of puck marks and chipping on the black shaft paint. The stick has been photo-matched as having been used by Matthews at the 2017 NHL All-Star Game in Los Angeles with Getty Images #633058880 and #633041810 to multiple distinctive puck marks found on both the front and backside of the blade.
Additionally, included with the stick is a replica jersey from the 2018 NHL All-Star Game in Tampa Bay. Made by Adidas and a size 52, the new with tags authentic on ice jersey has been signed by Matthews on the back number “4” in blue marker, the signature displays well with excellent eye appeal and would make a healthy addition to any collection
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