Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction April 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/1/2024
Playing his junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League with stints in the uniforms of the Barrie Colts, Guelph Storm and London Knights, it was as a member of the Knights that Dan Girardi would win a Memorial Cup championship to close out his junior career. Going on to play in the NHL to the tune of 927 career games played with the likes of the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lighting despite going undrafted, offered here is this London Knights third jersey worn by Girardi during the 2004-05 regular season after being acquired at the trade deadline from the Guelph Storm. Donned throughout the regular season, OHL playoffs and Memorial Cup (May 26th, 2005 vs Ottawa 67's), the jersey, made by Reebok, features Reebok/CHL labeling affixed to the inner collar along with an additional tag that displays a size "54" designation. Accented with Reebok logo crests over the reverse neckline and right breast, the CHL league crest has been embroidered into the reverse hem while the front of the bright green garment has been decorated with "Knights" going diagonally down the chest from right-to-left in tri-layer tackle twill letters that feature embroidered details. Also displaying an OHL league patch over the right breast and the all-important 2005 Memorial Cup patch in the same area, matching primary logo crests have been situated over both shoulders as well. Syled over the the sleeves and verso of the jersey with Girard's number "55" sewn to them in stacked tri-layer tackle twill numerals, "Girardi" has been spelt out in dual layer white-over-gold letters across the affixed green twill nameplate. Exhibiting good game-wear, stick marks are observed over the front, reverse and both sleeves while light board burns are seen over both sleeves as well. Also showing pilling on the outside of the right elbow and on the interior, the jersey comes accompanied by a Knights LOA.
Of note, a couple spots of black marker ink are observed inside the front hem that is worth noting for accuracy.
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