Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2023
Best remembered for his story book play that took the Philadelphia Flyers all the way to a Stanley Cup Finals appearance against the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 after being claimed off waivers in December of that season, Michael Leighton’s NHL journey started when Chicago took him 165th overall at 1999 Entry Draft. Up for grabs here, is this Blackhawks jersey worn by Leighton during training camp and pre-season with the Blackhawks during the early-2000s. A Nike made offering in the style worn by Chicago from 1996 to 1999 before switching to Pro Player then CCM/KOHO, the bright red garment sports Nike size “58” tagging affixed to the inner collar that displays a handwritten washed out “CH” in black marker as well as a “Center Ice Authentic Collection” label below with the Nike swoosh and NHL shield embroidered over the reverse hem. Decorated with the famous Indigenous head crest Chicago is known for over the front with chain-stitched details, matching chain-stitched tomahawk alternate logo crests reside over each shoulder. The sleeves and verso have been accented with Leighton’s number “30” in dual layer white-over-black tackle twill numerals while “Leighton” is spelt out in single layer white twill letters across the affixed matching nameplate that sports a few popped stitched along the bottom. Showing game-wear and use via puck marks over both sleeves and front, light pilling is seen in spots on the interior and at the cuffs while a small unrepaired hole is observed to the left of the “3” on the left sleeve. Additionally, numerous fabric snags are seen throughout, staining is seen over the lower front plus reverse and a couple of seams across the top of the back have popped over time. Of note, the jersey is likely left over stock from their Nike years that was never utilized as the identifiers typically penned by the Hawks staff behind the NHL shield crest are not present.
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