The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Fabulous durene jersey from Bobby Orr’s days with the Black Hawks, this Wilson affair with “48” added to the company tag in the collar is identical in many ways to the jerseys worn by the Hawks at the time. A Gunzo’s tag is below the Wilson tag while the ever-popular and classic tackle twill and embroidered Indian head logo is sewn on the front. With two-tone tackle twill “4”s on the back and sleeves and chain-stitched crossed tomahawk patches on the shoulders, the jersey includes the outline of “ORR” which was removed from above the “4” on the back. Our research though is not conclusive as to whether Bobby ever wore a Hawks jersey with his name on the back. Without a fight strap and with no definite signs of game use, it is likely that this is a replica shirt sold by Gunzo’s, although there is an outside chance that Orr actually had this one on his back. A photo-matched Orr Black Hawks jersey would easily fetch a price in the five figures, so this one will be a much cheaper alternative for Orr worshippers to consider. Puckering to the “4” on the back to mention, along with a few small marks on the front hem but overall in excellent condition with no holes. Chicago fans thank you Bobby for trying!
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