Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction November 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/28/2023
Currently the bench boss of the Chicago Blackhawks, Luke Richardson would play a total of 1417 National Hockey Leagues over the course of his NHL career between six (6) different clubs including Toronto, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Columbus, Tampa Bay and Ottawa. Suiting up for Columbus in a total of 190 games over the course of three (3) seasons, offered here is this photo-matched Blue Jackets third jersey worn by Richardson during the 2003-04 season of play. Made by Koho and sporting a lone size "58" tag affixed to the inner collar, a Koho logo patch has been added over the reverse neckline while the NHL shield crest has been embroidered into the reverse hem. Decorated over the front underneath a classic tie-neck style collar with a Blue Jackets alternate logo team crest that features textured and embroidered details, a primary logo crest has been added over the left shoulder while and additional alternate logo patch resides over the right shoulder. Accented with three (3) white twill stars down each forearm and the distinguished captain's "C" over the left breast, the sleeves and verso have had Richardson's number "22" sewn to them in dual layer white-over-red tackle twill numerals while "Richardson" is spelt out in single layer white twill letters across the affixed matching nameplate at the top of the back. Of note, age and numerous washings have made the red layer of twill colour bleed through the the white layer on top, seen heaviest on the reverse. Exhibiting moderate game-wear, board burns are present over both sleeves with one on the left near the elbow resulting in a pair of small unrepaired holes. Additionally, a small unrepaired cut is found over the right sleeve and a large stick mark is present under the second "2" on the reverse. Sporting a Blue Jackets team stamp inside the reverse hem that denotes the jersey as a "Set #1 - 2003-2004" offering, a team COA and MeiGray COR will accompany the piece. Regarding the aforementioned photo-match, the jersey is matched with Getty Image #52368536 (Undated - 2003-04 season) to the long loose red thread in the second "2" on Richardson's right sleeve.
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