Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
The jersey that struck fear into the opposition during the Montreal Canadiens’ powerful 1970s’ dynasty is one that will forever be popular and revered. Formidable scorer Steve Shutt donned this dandy durene Habs road jersey in the prime of his career, one marked by nine straight 30+ goal seasons, including a career-high of 60 in ’76-77. A size 44 Wilson tag is in the neck and a garter-style fight strap in the tail. Terrific game use includes a circular team repair and a dozen small holes on the front, along with a half dozen slash marks in the Canadiens tri-color tackle twill crest. Burns, small holes (8) and red paint transfer are on the left sleeve while the right features a tiny repair, burns and a good scrape in one of the “2”s. Evidence of the nameplate having been removed and sewn back on, common during the era, is there, along with Shutt’s nice black marker autograph on the second “2”. A LOA will accompany this coveted jersey, donned by a 424-goal scorer and five-time Stanley Cup champ. Classic Collectibles is pleased, as part of our winter 2007 auction, to offer the formidable game worn jersey collection of Mr. Andy Leff, a young man from Pennsylvania who in recent years went about acquiring some of the creme de la creme, if you will, of gamers put on the auction block. You have to admire Andy's pursuit of the best, donned by Hall-of-Famers and future Hall-of-Famers. Paying close attention to authenticity, he assembled a remarkable collection indeed. Over two dozen tempting offerings are thus available to serious jersey collectors, with Mr. Leff's investments subject, in some cases, to silent reserves. Good luck with these superior pieces.
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