Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction February 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/20/2024
The 227th overall pick of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames, Alexander Kozhevnikov would never suit in North America, instead playing most of his career in his native Russia with Spartak Moscow and Krylia Sovetov Moscow while also suing up in Great Britain, Sweden and Switzerland at times as well. A two-time Olympic gold medalist with the Soviet Union in 1984 and 1988 and inducted into the Russian and Soviet Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982, offered here is this Soviet Union National Team jersey donned by Kozhevnikov circa 1984. A lightweight mesh construction garment made by Koho, a tag from the brand displaying a size "XXL" designation is affixed to the inner collar. Featuring red and white knit inserts over the lower portion of the body plus the sleeves, the front of the jersey is decorated with the Soviet Union's familiar "CCCP" moniker in single layer red twill letters. Accented over the sleeves and verso with Kozhevnikov's number "29", "Kozhevnikov" is spelt out in matching style small letters that have been sewn directly to the material of the jersey at the top of the back. Remaining in stunning condition with just light game-wear as the Soviets only ever wore their white jerseys in one or two games per tournament, a stick mark is observed over the right sleeve white some light fabric snags pills are present on the underside of the right sleeve insert. Also showing some sweat staining to the underarms and other spot stains throughout, Kozhevnikov would play in a few key international tournaments for the Soviet's including the 1978 World Junior Championship, 1982 World Championship, 1984 Canada Cup, 1984 Winter Olympic Games and 1988 Olympic Games with this style of jersey only being worn in the 1984 Canada Cup and Winter Olympic Games. Additionally, Kozhevnikov is listed as wearing #29 according to the Soviet roster from both events. A prime and seldom seen international offering, don't miss out on this one!
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