Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Given to Hockey Canada’s Alan Eagleson by the Russians in the 1970s, these wool sweaters are very similar and in many ways identical to the ones worn by the Soviet Union’s national team in the historic 1972 Canada-Russia Series. A single “line” of stitching holds the “CCCP” letters on the fronts and the felt numbers on the sleeves in place, while the big numbers on the backs are satiny material on felt affairs. The rolled-up cuffs of the red jersey are the style worn by the Soviets in games in Moscow. The hems of both sweaters are “vented” at each side, something that also shows up in photos from the games in Canada and Moscow. Combination v-neck/tie-neck style jerseys do not show any game use but are ultra-intriguing and thought- provoking indeed. In difficult-to-hope-for-nicer condition, they’ll be a highlight of a serious international/Russian jersey collection. From Alan Eagleson’s personal collection, they’ll be accompanied by his signed letter of authenticity.
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