Historical Hockey Memorabilia Winter 2012
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/22/2012
While under contract to the NHL's Detroit Cougars, young defenseman Eric Brolin was assigned to the St. Paul Saints of the American Hockey Association (AHA) in mid-January of 1927 were he would see action in at least two matches according to statistics. The minor-pro league was in its inaugural season and included such teams as the Chicago Cardinals, Duluth Hornets, Detroit Greyhounds and Winnipeg Maroons. The charming old wool, in a red and white design, is in the same color scheme as the Detroit Cougars suggesting a working relationship between the two clubs. Worn by Brolin in 1927, the sweater has the felt lettering at the chest reading "St. Paul AC" and interior tagging from Kennedy Bros Arms Co. of St. Paul, USA. A half-dozen darned wool repairs can be found amongst three times as many very small holes that have not been fixed. A felt number "5" rests high up on the back and is coming loose in areas. Still, the shirt has been well-preserved and displays quite nicely. From the estate of Eric Brolin, complete with a signed letter of authenticity from the family.
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