Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2018
Hailing from his 16th and final NHL season that witnessed a Stanley Cup championship, we have a Detroit Red Wings jersey worn by defenceman Steve Duchesne, along with a pair of game-worn skates. A label along with a size 54 fly tag appear affixed to the collar, with embroidered KOHO and NHL crests over the back neckline and reverse hem respectively. Styled with the attractive winged-wheel team crest borrowed from the famous Montreal AAA, the solid red V-neck has been accented with white single twill sleeve and verso numbers, with “Duchesne” arching over the reverse numbers in matching material. The team patch sits over the inside hem, with the garment designated a “1st Set” example. The skates are Bauer Supreme 5000 models with intact lacing, with heavy wear to the boots and some minor rusting to the blades.
Great use is exhibited on the jersey, with dark marks over the front band, along with additional examples over each sleeve. There are also just under a dozen team repairs, with these situated over each lower sleeve. As mentioned, the skates also show heavy use, with numerous cuts and scrapes, especially over the toe sections, with a Hockeytown hologram numbered “35680” placed along the underside of the left skate. “28” has also been handwritten near the hologram, with a still affixed price tag from the team equipment store.
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