Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction September 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/24/2024
A veteran of sixteen (16) National Hockey League seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins, John LeClair, a product of the University of Vermont who would be drafted 33rd overall at the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Canadiens, would win a Stanley Cup in 1993 with Montreal and suit up in a total of five (5) All-Star Game's. Inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2009, offered here is this Team USA jersey signed by five (5) members of the honored 2009 class. A Nike made offering that features brand tagging affixed to the inner collar that displays a size "L" designation, the original retail hang tags are still affixed to the inner collar as well while matching Nike swoosh logos are found over the right breast and reverse neckline. Sporting an IIHF logo patch over the reverse hem and decorated over the front with a Team USA crest, the front of the jersey has been signed by the likes of NHLers such as LeClair, Tom Barrasso and Tony Amonte as well as 1998 United States Women's Olympic Team members Karyn Bye and Ben Smith (coach). All having been signed in silver marker ink, all five (5) autographs display without issue while the jersey itself is in excellent condition as well. Addtionally, also included with the jersey is LeClair's 1993-94 NHL Alka-Seltzer Plus Award, presented to him for leading the lead with a +17 plus/minus rating over the course of the year. Featuring an acrylic top that features league and award name imagery etched into the one side of it, the top, measuring slightly larger than 9" x 8", rests on top of a black base that had had "John LeClair - 1993-94 - NHL Plus/Minus Award - Montreal Canadiens +17" etched into the front of it which measures 12 1/2" x 2 1/4". With top affixed to the base via adhesive tape that is still functional but largely worn away, the trophy is found to be in good condition with some light surface wear and scratches observed. Both hailing from LeClair's personal collection, a Classic Auctions LOA will accompany the lot.
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