Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction September 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/19/2023
Combining to play a grand total of 1237 National Hockey League games over the course of their respective careers, John Kordic and Lucien DeBlois both suited up for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1990-91 season wearing this classic photo-matched blue and white garment at individual times during the year. Made by CCM with a largely washed out Maska Ultrafil label affixed to the inner collar, the jersey measures out to a size “54” and has had the logos of CCM and the NHL shield embroidered into the reverse hem. Decorated over the front with a familiar Maple Leafs team crest over the front with “Toronto Maple Leafs” embroidered into it, matching alternate logo patches have been added over each shoulder as well. Having had Kordic/DeBlois’ number “27” sewn to the sleeves and verso in single layer tackle twill numerals (worn by HOFer Frank Mahovlich and since retired by the organization), a nameplate with “DeBlois” spelt out across it in single layer blue twill letters is affixed across the top of the back while evidence of the former Kordic nameplate is seen on the interior of the jersey in the same area. Exhibiting game-wear via light stick marks over the body and sleeves, both sleeves also show board burns with the right one displaying a few unrepaired cuts as well. With pilling observed on the interior plus fabric snags and staining throughout the body, the jersey has been photo-matched with Getty Image #1188121310 (January 12th, 1991 vs Hartford) to the board burn on DeBlois’ left arm and with Getty Image #1192001527 (November 24th, 1990 vs Edmonton) to the stick marks on the back of DeBlois’ right arm. Additionally, Getty Image #1182550571 (October 10th, 1990 vs Quebec) appears to show Kordic wearing the presented jersey based on the placement of the number “7” on the reverse but it is not high resolution enough for us to call it a definitive photo-match. A Classic Auctions LOA will accompany the piece.
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