Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Truly magnificent in several ways, this Tim Horton Maple Leafs jersey is a tantalizing first-time offering and was worn by the legendary defenceman as his days in Toronto wound down. It was in early March of 1970 that the Leafs traded Tim to the Rangers. Horton at the time was Toronto’s oldest defenceman by 16 years, but remained effective into his forties. A joy to hold, the durene jersey is no longer tagged in the neck but a partially faded General Athletic washing instructions tag is sewn in the inner left hip region. The alternate captain’s “A” is a style that was only worn during the ‘69-70 season. Tie-neck style sweater has stretched upper eyelets, with the Leafs embroidered and tackle twill crest sewn-on below. The “7”s on the sleeves and back are also in tackle twill and sewn-on. Now then, for the nice evidence of game use; there are five vertical stitch jobs on the right sleeve which average two inches in length and which are joined by a couple of scrapes and a two-inch white slash/hook mark. A similar two-inch repair is on the left sleeve, beside a small hole and some snags/pilling. A couple of good white slash marks are on the back and include a 7” one on the rear hem. What looks to be a small blood stain is at the back of the neckline and a nickel-size similar stain can be spotted in the lower white stripe on the back. Lovely interior pilling throughout rounds out the marvelous game use. Photos of Horton wearing this style are available but because of the dark color, it’s difficult to match marks and repairs. In a private collection until now, the captivating jersey will tempt Leafs, Horton and serious jersey collectors alike and will come with a letter of authenticity.
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