The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
The NHL’s Calder Trophy winner as rookie-of-the-year in 1972-73, left winger Steve Vickers wore this fabulous blue durene Rangers road jersey early in his 10-year career with the Blueshirts. Tie-neck style sweater has stretched eyelets while a Gerry Cosby tag in the neck is joined by a frayed size 48 tag. Soft red and white tackle twill letters spell out “Rangers” down the front while Steve’s number “8” is sewn on the back and sleeves. An old loop-style fight strap is in the tail and the jersey shows significant game use with runs and holes throughout. We count eight sizeable runs on the front and six small holes, while the sleeves are a mess; a dozen holes with a half of them nickel-size or bigger on the right and six on the left including a couple of gaping ones at the elbow. Another five holes are on the back to go along with miscellaneous snags throughout. Loads of interior pilling, especially in the sleeves, is also to mention. Obtained from Vickers’ former teammate Wayne Dillon, the classic Rangers jersey despite its condition, is a beauty!
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