Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2024
Drafted 119th overall by the New York Rangers at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, Reijo Ruotsalainen would spent the first five (5) years of his National Hockey League career in the bright lights of Manhattan to the tune of 389 games played. A two-time Stanley Cup champion who would represent his country on numerous occasions, winning a silver medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics, offered here is this Rangers jersey donned by Ruotsalainen during the 1984-85 season. A Stall and Dean mesh construction garment that has had Gerry Cosby, size "52" and washing instruction labels affixed to the inner collar, the jersey is decorated over the front with “Rangers” going diagonally down the chest in individual drop-shadow tackle twill letters. Accented over the sleeves and verso with Ruotsalainen's number "29" is matching style drop-shadow tackle twill numerals, "Ruotsalainen" is spelt out over the upper back in matching style letters that have been sewn directly to the jersey itself. Utilizing a loop style fight strap on the interior, the jersey exhibits good game-wear via stick marks over the front, reverse and both sleeves while the sleeves also display additional wear in the form of board burns as well. With a team repair observed over the left arm and red coloured board paint transfer marks over the right sleeve and reverse hem, pilling is found inside the arms that is worthy of mention. With Getty Image #473885286 (Circa 1985 vs Edmonton) appearing to show similarities to the dark stick mark directly to the right of the "9" on the reverse but not conclusive enough to call a definitive photo-match, Getty Image #1337299370 (October 14th, 1984 vs Minnesota) has been matched to the aforementioned stick mark that is found to the right of the "9" on the reverse. Of note, it should also be pointed out that sticky adhesive residue is present inside the front hem. Hailing from his personal collection, an LOA signed by Ruotsalainen will accompany the piece.
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