Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - March 2007
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/27/2007
Dazzling old v-neck referee’s sweater is accompanied by a letter dated November 25, 1943, on Ontario Hockey Association letterhead and was sent to former Montreal Maroon and Toronto Maple Leaf Gus Marker by OHA secretary and Hall-of-Famer Willian Hewitt (Foster’s dad!). It reads in part “Will be glad to use you as referee in OHA games and will put your name on our list. Enclosed find an official OHA referee’s card. Would advise you to handle as many practice games as you can at the Kingston Rink before you tackle a senior game.” With fold lines and signed nicely “W A Hewitt” in fountain pen, it is indeed joined by the mentioned referee’s card (crease-free near mint) which features an even bolder Hewitt signature. As for the sensational sweater, it shows very little wear and has been preserved in amazing near perfect condition. Originally from a Gus Marker family member, it had the NHL crest added in the 1990s as it was going to be used in a game with throwback jerseys. Fine trio of items to tickle the fancy of various types of collectors.
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