Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction April 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/30/2024
Drafted 33rd overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1989 after playing his NCAA hockey with the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux, Greg Johnson would play in 785 games over the course of his National Hockey League career, suiting up for Detroit, Pittsburgh, Chicago and Nashville in that time. Offered here, we present this jersey worn by Johnson during his first season as a member of the Penguins in 1996-97. Made by Starter and featuring Center Ice Authentic Collection, brand and size "52-R" labeling affixed to the inner collar, Johnson's number "20" has been penned to the size swatch in black marker ink. Having had both the Starter and NHL shield logos embroidered into the reverse hem, the front of the jersey is decorated with "Pittsburgh" in individually applied tai-layer drop shadow tackle twill letters running diagonally down the chest from right-to-left while matching alternate logo crests have been placed over both shoulders. With Johnson's number "20" having been sewn to the sleeves and verso in dual layer yellow-over-white tackle twill numerals, "Johnson" is spelt out in matching style across the affixed matching nameplate at the top of the back. Featuring its original fight strap on the interior, the jersey displays game-wear via stick marks over the front, reverse and both sleeves while board burns grace both sleeves as well. Exhibiting additional battles scars via an unrepaired cut on the left sleeve and pilling on the interior, some fabrics snags are present on the exterior of both sleeves as well. Of note, evidence of a longer former nameplate is observed over the upper reverse as well. An LOA will accompany the piece.
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