Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Jersey from his 1000th NHL Game Marvelous milestone jersey was worn by Hall-of-Famer Denis Savard as he skated in his 1000th NHL game. The February 27, 1994 date and the opponents’ name (Oilers) are penned to the impressive Lightning crest on front, along with “3rd Period” and Denis’ black marker autograph. Savard wore a different jersey in each period, with this one indeed featuring a “3” in black marker on the underside of the Maska Air- knit tag in the neck, where a size 52 fly tag also appears. With funky tri-color numbers and a big “Savard” across the nameplate, the jersey doesn’t show any definite signs of wear, with light staining visible in the white stripe on front. Savard’s wizardry accounted for 473 goals and over 1300 points, landing him in the Hall of Fame. Given by Savard to a longtime friend and NHL minor official, the jersey will come with a LOA. 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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