Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction February 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/20/2024
A product of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds who would be drafted 22nd overall in 1989 by the Quebec Nordiques, Adam Foote play most of his career in the Quebec/Colorado organization, to the tune of 967 out of his National Hockey League games played. Following the Nordiques to Colorado when they relocated in 1995 to become the Colorado Avalanche, a team he would hoist a pair of Stanley Cups with, offered here is this photo-matched Avs jersey donned by Foote during the 1996-97 season. Made by Starter, the all-mesh construction garment features both Starter and Center Ice Authentic Collection tagging affixed to the inner collar with what appears appears to be faded and washed out "3" penned to the Center Ice tag to denote the jersey as a third set offering. Having had a size swatch reading "56R - 1LS8" sewn inside the reverse hem, both the Starter and NHL shield logos have been embroidered into the reverse hem as well. Decorated over the front of the jersey with an Avalanche team crest that features both embroidered and textured details throughout, matching alternate logo crests have been added over both shoulders.Having had Foote's number "52" sewn to the sleeves and verso in tri-layer stacked glacier and tackle twill numerals, "Foote" is spelt out in single layer white glacier twill letters that have been affixed to an affixed matching nameplate at the top of the reverse in a gentle arch. Retaining its fight strap on the interior, the jersey good game-wear via stick marks over the front and both sleeves with board burns over both sleeves as well. Also sporting a blue coloured board paint transfer mark over the right sleeve and some fraying around the elbow reinforcements on the interior along with numerous loose threads, it is also worth noting that the sleeve cuffs have been customized to Foote's liking. Regarding the aforementioned photo-match, the jersey is matched with Getty Image #303371 (February 1st, 1997 vs San Jose) to the stick marks in the left sleeve numbers and a couple of light marks at the top of the front crest. Additionally, Getty Image #303368 (February 1st, 1997 vs San Jose) shows a match to the stick mark through the "2" on the right sleeve. An Avalanche LOA will accompany the piece.
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