Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
One of hockey’s all-time greatest leaders, Mark Messier, donned this white mesh Team Canada jersey as he helped lead the red and white to top tournament honors at the 1991 Canada Cup. With the likes of Lemieux, Bourque, Yzerman, Roy, Sakic and Neely all missing the competition for various reasons, Messier and Wayne Gretzky were Canada’s superstars who rose to the occasion admirably. Playing in his third Canada Cup, Messier scored a goal and an assist in both of Canada’s wins over the United States in the finals (4-1, 4-2), after the Canadians had taken care of the Swedes 4-0 in the semi-finals. Mark’s eight points in eight games placed him fifth in tournament scoring behind Gretzky, Larmer, Hull and Modano. His white CCM air-knit jersey exhibits terrific game use and features his alternate captain’s “A” sewn on in red tackle twill at the left breast. “Messier” across the nameplate and his number “11” below are also in sewn-on tackle twill while the Team Canada logo on the front and the red maple leaves on the shoulders are standard red rubberized screened affairs. Maska and size 54 tags are in the neck and the CCM logo is embroidered into the rear hem. Countless black stick marks and general filth are on the front while the sleeves, especially the left, feature red board paint, some blue paint transfer and more black slash/hook marks. A snag and a small hole on the left sleeve and a half-inch slice on the back near the CCM logo are also of note. No other player in the modern era combined offensive prowess and intimidation the way Messier did during his amazing 25-year NHL career. One of the highlights of Alan Eagleson’s splendid international hockey jersey collection, this treasure will be accompanied by Mr. Eagleson’s signed letter of authenticity.
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