Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
from the Last Game at the Montreal Forum A special piece from a historic night is this Canadiens jersey that Mark Recchi wore during the last game ever played at the famous Montreal Forum, March 11, 1996. One of the team’s offensive leaders during his 4 1/2 seasons with the red, white and blue, Recchi scored a second period goal, added an assist and was a +3 as the Habs beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 prior to some emotional and very moving post- game ceremonies. Red knit size 54 jersey has a CCM/Maska tag in the inner hem and for a single game, shows great game use. Half a dozen stick marks on the front and a light burn and a few more black marks on the sleeves are to note. Autographed by the 500-goal scorer at the left breast, the jersey was part of a set produced specifically for and only worn during the Forum’s last game. A LOA from the Canadiens will accompany this, like we said at the top, special jersey! 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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