Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2024
A large polarizing figure when on the ice that wasn’t afraid to drop the mitts, Chris Neil, drafted 161st overall by Ottawa at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft after two years with the North Bay Centennials in the OHL, would play his entire career of 1026 NHL games with the Senators and become the fourth player in franchise history of have their number retired by the club on February 17th, 2023. Suiting up in 68 games during his second NHL season as well as 15 playoff contests as Ottawa made a run all the way to the 2003 Eastern Conference Finals, offered here is this Senators jersey worn by Neil during both the 2002-03 Regular Season and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Made by CCM and sporting a lone size "58" label affixed to the inner collar, a CCM logo patch has been added over the reverse neckline and the NHL shield crest has been embroidered into the reverse hem. Decorated over the front with a Senators team crest that features both textured and embroidered details, matching alternate logo patches have been placed atop of both shoulders. Styled over the sleeves and verso with Neil's number "25" in dual layer tackle twill numerals, "Neil" is spelt out in single layer black twill letters across the affixed matching nameplate at the top of the reverse. Displaying with excellent game-wear, stick marks are present over the front, reverse and both sleeves while board burns are dotted throughout both sleeves as well. Also exhibiting board paint transfer marks over the right elbow and numerous team repairs over the front and both sleeves, including a large cluster near the left cuff. Also sporting a shortened fight strap on the interior, which has some loose stitching to be mentioned for accuracy, and some popped seams around the collar, a MeiGray tag numbered "A06366" is sewn inside the reverse hem with the company's population report listing the jersey as a "White 3rd Regular Season / Playoffs" offering. Regarding the photo-match, the jersey is matched with Getty Image #1996536 (May 10th, 2003 vs New Jersey - 2003 Eastern Conference Finals Game 1) to the board burn and coloured paint transfer mark over the right elbow.
By clicking this button, you will IMMEDIATELY bid the amount selected.
By clicking this button, you will submit this amount as your MAXIMUM (absentee) bid. The auction software will place bids on your behalf up to this amount only as it is bid against competitively by other bidder(s).